Q.
at efforts have been made to persuade the Taiwanese
authorities to take the ROACHBANK refugees without any
preconditions?
A. We appealed publicly to them to do so on. 29 May. In the
absence of diplomatic relations we have been unable to
make direct representations but the public appeal has been
reinforced by indirect approaches.
Q.
What response has there been from the Taiwanese
authorities?
so for
A. They have refused to allow the refugees to land.
Q.
A.
When will the refugees come to this country?
The necessary arrangements will be made as soon as we
know how many of the refugees can be resettled in
Taiwan or elsewhere.
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