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When the Committee last considered this matter,
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the Communist campaign of violence in Hong Kong was in
full swing. Since the end of 1967 violence has
virtually ceased and there has been a slight improvement
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in Anglo-Chinese relations. However, it is quite
certain that Communist confrontation in the Colony will
with Plessy of the Chion People's Gast (C.PG). continue Although it is probable that it will take the
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non-violent form of a long term ideological struggle
for the hearts and minds of the people, The possibility
of isolated acts of violence, however, cannot be ruled
Pekung out; nor can the possibility be ignored of Communist
inspired agitation against a Royal Visit once the news
became public that such a visit was to take place.
It is possible that a further improvement in Anglo-
Chinese relations may take place by the end of June;
but regrettably, it must be accepted that in the
context of Hong Kong there is every prospect that the
attitude of China will remain hostile and unpredictable
for so long as Hong Kong remains under British control.
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8. The Foreign Office concur in the abor
View.
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Hong Kong Dept. March, 1968.
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