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16. We have discussed the above with Miles. He had no views on how BBC management envisage managing this Chinese hostility. We understand that the documentary will not in any case be broadcast on BBC World Service television. We did not discuss possible FCO action with Miles. In view of the indications in Song's remarks that the Chinese are considering some unspecified bilateral action against HMG because of this broadcast, we think there would be value in rehearsing our position with Ambassador Ma.

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