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7.02

7. Finally, on Hong Kong, Mr Kakizawa expressed Japan's continuing wish to cooperate. Following the Emperor's visit to China,

bilateral relations were much better and it was easier for Japan to speak frankly to the Chinese. given a hard time in Peking. Lady Chalker said that we welcomed

He noted that Mr Patten had been Japanese help.

Grshare Fay

GH Fry

Head of Chancery

29 October 1992

cc: PS/Lady Chalker

s Sherrington Esq, FED, FCO (by fax)

Ambassador

Minister

EC

Mr Chakrabarti, APD, CDA (by fax)