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5. The Communists are now fully committed to the strike and will spare no efforts to spread it. Intimidation of right- wing and neutral workers can be expected. Providing we can reassure the public of our ability to protect them against threats and can maintain essential services, there is a good chance of breaking the back of the strike.
6. As of 1500 hours, the situation at Sha Tau Kok appears to have returned to normal.
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