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local ones: they cover his own position and his ability to speak on

behalf of Hong Kong. It is of the greatest importance that his own credibility should be maintained in this difficult period.

8.

I therefore recommend that the Secretary of State simply takes note of this passage. I will then confirm to the Governor that we do not wish to raise any objection to its content.

ARPanc

A R Paul

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