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ROZANN (3)

might

he film the Chinese may nevertheless accept the release of "The coldest

Winter in Peking" with relative equanime , given their low-key

In portent circumstances. They may also

reaction to the showing of "If I were for real". The Chinese, leadership hill

Lave appreciate the poor sense

man

mon

Imperant

cham.

other

Россия a heavy-handed reaction to anything

that happens in Hong Kong at the present time—

Conclusion

might

7. On balance, I conclude that the arguments against a ban are

therefore stronger than those for a ban. It is possible that the

Chinese will choose to make more of an issue of a decision not to

ban this film than they did in the case of "If I Were for Real", but

the key factor is likelihood of a strong advance of public reaction

in Hong Kong if the film were to be banned.

adica

AR Paul

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