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Hello Dr. Plantan,

It is with great regret that I write to tell you I will not be able to
attend the Boao Forum. When I originally asked my grandfather if it would
be okay for me to attend he agreed with me that it sounded like a great
opportunity and knowing that you needed an answer as soon as possible I
confirmed that I would be able to attend with the full intention of doing
so.

In doing his due diligence my Pop asked his China experts and advisors to
brief him on how my attendance may be perceived by the press and Chinese
government (I think you and Tony Blinken discussed some of this on the
phone last week). After he had all of the information and upon the advice
of his staff my Pop asked that I respectfully tell the Boao Forum that I
would in fact not be able to attend.

I can't tell you how disappointed I am by this outcome. I know you went out
on a limb in extending this invitation to me and a great deal of logistical
efforts on behalf of the forum were expended in order to make it possible
for me to attend.

Please let me know if there anything at all I can do to show my deep
respect and gratitude for everyone involved at the forum.

I hope to stay in touch with you and welcome any advice career or otherwise
you have in the future.

Best,
Naom