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Conclusion
The paper concludes that the movement which was
started by dissident expatriates but is now
Chinese dominated is still small and has not
yet been particularly successful.
However, it
is already a nuisance and represents a potential
threat to security. The biggest danger at present
is that the movement's public meetings or
demonstrations may lead to disorder. In the
general circumstances of Hong Kong, there is
always a possibility that lawless elements may
join in or exploit what starts as a peaceful
demonstration.
Recommendations
Which will have more forceful
directin
and intelligent Han in the past.
Hong Kong's recommendations arising out of this
study are set out in paragraphs 47-59.
They
concern principally a co-ordinated and sustained
information and public relations exercise.
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R B Crowson
Hong Kong and Indian Ocean Department
Research Department (FES)
31 July 1972