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There aze at least three ways in which might be done. One opportunity will arise tomorrow when the Governor sees Chancellor Kohl here in Hong Kong. (Ee proposes to ask the Chancellor what public line Germany will take when pressed on whether

whether the invitation is in breach of FC sanctions.) Another opportunity for pressing the Germans to "be more robust with the Chinese over Hong Kong (para. 8 bf the submission) will arise at the Anglo-German and txt week. It would be

be very helpful if the Sei

of State himself were able to

raise this appar Germans; and u Chinese on Bong whether before thế:

the issue by telephone wa

of IC sanctions with the take a firmer line with the Third, the Governor wonders Sir John Coles might signpost his opposite number in Bonn.

The Governor would be grateful if these points could be reflected in FK's submission.

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