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put III on notice a revised text for paras 6,7 and 8 is under consideration. Grateful for your crews on

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reassure the people of Hong Kong about the safe operation of the

plant and an announcement to this effect before contract signature

would clearly have a considerable calming influence. But we are

mindful of French concerns about appearing to question Chinese

capabilities and recognise that any initiatives in this area would

need to take full account of Chinese sensitivities.

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We understand that a firm agreement on a further commitment

by EdF will not be practicable before the main contract signatures

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the negotiations with the Chinese have reached and whether any

before contract synatu

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