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5. HMG ́S ACTION IN SUPPORT OF RENEWAL

HMG are supporting the renewal of China's MFN through high-level contacts with the US Administration and selective

lobbying. The Prime Minister and President Bush have discussed the issue and the President has sought our help in ensuring renewal. The Secretary of State has sent messages

to Secretary Baker and others supporting renewal. Our Ambassador in Washington and the Hong Kong Government are

lobbying with Congress and the Senate. It is expected that the Prime Minister will make a public statement on HMG's

position on renewal of China's MFN in the near future.

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