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Review of representative government has involved Hong Kong people in very full consultation on their future system of

Decisions will be announced in February. government.

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Grateful for Japanese resettlement assistance for Vietnamese refugees in past. Hope you will be able to do more for Hong Kong in view of the increasing numbers of Vietnamese refugees awaiting

resettlement there.

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Japanese contribution to debate on Indo-Chinese refugee problem appreciated. Glad to be able to share views in meetings of Intergovernmental Consultative Group (ICG). Note you are agreed that resettlement is not the full answer. We are convinced that long-term solutions, including return under acceptable conditions, must be actively pursued. Look forward to continuing our cooperation with you on this matter.

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