so far avoided all attempts by the Chinese Territory
authorities to move them to Canton or elsewhere. C.P.G.
officials have been trying to integrate them into normal
commune life to remove from them the title and reputation
of "martyrs", and this has been, to some extent,
successful.
It appears that they have much less influence
over the Chinese Territory population in Sha Tau Kok
than heretofore.
However, they have some sway over the
younger members of the community, as evidenced by the
continuation of minor incidents such as stone-throwing,
"air rifle" shooting and slogan shouting.
Whilst they
are likely to continue to present a threat as long as
they remain in the Sha Tau Kok area, it should gradually
decrease as their influence wanes and C.C.A. control
tightens.
Security Forces Action in Areas Other Than the Border
26.
In the event of further action by Security
Forces against communist demonstrators becoming necessary
in the urban areas, it is possible that Militia and
commune leaders in Chinese Territory could react by
inciting villagers to provoke incidents at the border in
support of the local communists.
CONCLUSIONS
27.
On the basis of this study it is concluded that:-
(a)
Intelligence from reliable sources
indicates that the C.P.G. have no
intention to mount a full scale military
attack on the Colony while their present
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