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WE NOTED FROM PARAGRAPH 9 OF THIS WEEK'S PRESS SUMMARY THAT THE HONG KONG STANDARD OF 4 JUNE HAD REPORTED THAT THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT WERE LOOKING AT THE QUESTION OF JUDICIAL LINKS BETWEEN HONG KONG AND THE MAINLAND AFTER 1997, INCLUDING THE HANDLING OF DISSIDENTS. ACCORDING TO THE REPORT, TWO LEGAL EXPERTS FROM THE CHINESE SUPREME PEOPLE'S COURT HAD BEEN ASSIGNED TO EXAMINE THE QUESTION WITH OFFICIALS FROM THE HONG KONG AND MACAO OFFICE OF THE STATE COUNCIL.
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WE SHOULD BE GRATEFUL FOR ANY FURTHER BACKGROUND YOU OR OTHER ADDRESSEES CAN PROVIDE ABOUT THIS REPORT. IT WOULD BE HELPFUL IF YOU COULD ESTABLISH EXACTLY WHAT REN JIANXIN SAID AT THE MEETING HE REPORTEDLY HAD WITH HONG KONG DELEGATES IN
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