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China

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After explaining how the Government and party structure in Peking affected policy formulation on Hong Kong and what were the likely Chinese sensitivities related to this enquiry, Mr McLaren briefed the Committee on the facts of the Emily Lau incident and the action taken by the Embassy in Peking. The Committee welcomed this information as useful background for their visit.

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