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fulfilling our responsibilities to Hong Kong could well be

a public commitment on HMG's part to enter

HMG's part to enter into immediate

consultations with the French and Chinese Governments, to

re-examine safety aspects of the Daya Bay project in the light of Hong Kong's fears. If Hong Kong's attitude to the

plan had become really hostile, such a commitment might

well not be enough to avert serious strains in the London/Hong Kong relationship. The Hong Kong Government

could come under strong local pressure to dissociate itself

from the project. Certain crucial financial aspects of the

deal would then need to be re-considered. The future of

the project could be placed in doubt on both political and

financial grounds.

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