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13.

In sum, the Japanese response to

initiative of

last September, in comparison to that of other friends and

allies (eg US, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Finland and Netherlands so far) has been inadequate. An explanation to

the Japanese Ambassador of our dissatisfaction with their performance would underline

would underline the seriousness with which

impetus to the review of

A draft speaking note is

view the matter, and might add

Japan's resettlement criteria.

attached.

we

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CO Hum

7 May 1986

Hong Kong Department

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