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I am to refer to your letter

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of the 7th August,

of the 9th August,

concerning the

arrangements for the return of staff of

the

National City Bank to Hong Kong, and Chase National Bank

to inform you that, as has been explained

at the meeting with the Hong Kong Planning

Unit to which you refer, it is intended

to permit the re-entry of Banks

previously established in the Colony as

soon as circumstances permit, without

regard to the nationality of the Banks.

In view of the uncertainty of the

position it is impossible to say when

this will be, but it is suggested that

the best course would be for the

representatives of your Bank to go to

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/Manila

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