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4. We do not keep the Germans regularly abreast of developments in the Sino-British talks but Lady Young briefed Dr Mertes (Minister of State, FRG Ministry of

Foreign Affairs), who visited, London from 12-13

described the FROS Gara

September. Dr Mertes expressed interest in the

conclusion of a Sino-British agreement on Hong Kong.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

3 November 1983

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