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but then there could be delays about implementation. long should people wait before taking tougher action?
had raised this in the United States but officials there seemed not to have made up their minds. It might well have to come to the Security Council in the end. Herr Schlaginweit said the North's economy was in a bad state. The regime seemed to have no political conscience and continued to be highly repressive. The Chinese did not
want to see any Korean adventures. He asked about the leadership change in the North. Mr Morris said we did not expect any major change of policy while Kim Il-sung held the reins, but he seemed to be gradually handing over more and more power to his son. There was
speculation that other groups might want to take power due course but non-one could be sure. Sir John Coles
said the Chinese had told him the week before that it was important to avoid pressure on the North. He was less
sure and noted that the AWG were to discuss the matter on 9/10 April.
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