TNAG-1499-FCO40-2057-Guangdong-nuclear-power-station-project-at-Daya-Bay-safety-c-1986 — Page 183

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hat we were fulfilling our responsibilities to Hong Kong could well be a public commitment on HMG's part to enter into immediate consultations with the French and Chinese Governments to reexamine safety aspects of the Daya Bay project in the light of Hong Kong's fears. If confidence in Hong Kong had deteriorated badly, even such a commitment might not be enough to avert seems strains in the London thing kay schationship, The Hay Komy Government could

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7 July 1986

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