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background and the relative strength of the parties, they were
probably bound to reach something like the present situation.
But we have kept them going by great exertions and it is in our
interest to keep them going as long as we possibly can. We
cannot at this stage prejudge the outcome. The question is how
far, now that their main nationalist aims are likely to be
achieved, the Chinese will go in order to enlist our full
cooperation and ensure Hong Kong's prosperity. Perhaps not very
far.
Our scope for manoeuvre has progressively lessened and in
our own terms we have for some time now been engaged on a damage
limitation exercise. But it is still an exercise of immense
importance with a great deal to play for. It will continue to
demand and deserve all our patience, imagination and skill.
25. I am sending a copy of this despatch to the Governor,
Hong Kong.
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I am Sir Yours faithfully
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