year speak for themselves.
Hong Kong's imports, domestic exports
and re-exports for 1967 all showed increases over the corresponding
figures for 1966. In the case of domestic exports the increase
was 17%, a figure which represents the highest growth rate since
1961.
5. But the abandonment of violence does not mean that the
communists have ceased their campaign of confrontation in
Hong Kong. The expectation is that their efforts to undermine
authority in the Colony will continue unabated. These efforts
however will probably take the form of a long term ideological
struggle for the "hearts and minds" of the people of the Colony.
6. It may be thought that the recent decision by Her Majesty's
Singapore and Malaysia Government to withdraw their military presence from the Fur Best
by the end of 1971 will cause the communists to redouble their
efforts. But there is no intention of reducing the strength of
the Hong Kong garrison and with our withdrawal from Singapore
steps will be taken to ensure that the effectiveness of the
garrison remains unimpaired.
7. It has already been publicly stated that the Hong Kong
Government will continue to take such measures as may be necessary
to maintain peace, order and good government.
In so doing they
will continue to have the full support and assistance of
Her Majesty's Government.
Hang Kang DZAV.
March 1968.
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27.3.