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HONG KONG TELNO 1583 AND YOUR TELNO 1352: XI YANG

1. We agree with Hong Kong that it is important that we are able to make clear that we have taken up this case. In order that Mr Goodlad can do so on arrival in Hong Kong we would be grateful if you could try to speak to the MFA, either in person or by phone, on 9 October. Grateful too if Mr Goodlad's party could be informed on arrival of whether the demarche has taken place and any Chinese reaction.

2. We are content that you should speak on the Lines proposed in paragraph 5 of Hong Kong TUR as amended in your TUR. We have given Mr Goodlad a line for use with the press WHICH TAKES ACCOUNT OF OUR Lack of formal locus.

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