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it would be a different matter.
We shall not hesitate to take
positive action to have Hong Kong,
Kowloon and New Territories
liberated las up to this very
"
moment, e have never recognised
Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territorie
as British territory.
However, the
present status of Hong Kong is to
our benefit.
efit
Through Hong Kong
we can trade and contact people of
other countries and obtain materials
we badly need. For this reason we
have hitherto made no demand for the
return of Hong Kong. You are
patriots.
On return to Hong Kong
you should do what you ought to do.
We want to get back Hong Kong in a
good state and not in a state of
ruin."
Exhau
from
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The following Kfficia)
appeared in a People's Daily
editorial
8 March 1963:-
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"With regard to the outstanding
issues which are a legacy of the past
we have always held that when
conditions are ripe (such questions)
should be settled peacefully through
negotiations.
Pending a settlement,
the status quo should be maintained.
Within this category are the
questions of Hong Kong, Kowloon and
Macao."
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