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relations and friends paying mutual visits, having no restrictions.
cials and members of the public have been travelling freely to and fro.
In the 50's, there had been a time when Hong Kong residents struggled
their way to go back to the interior for permanent stay. Later on it
was only when the situation in the interior became unstable that there
was an incessant outflow of people. Since the "cultural revolution",
the number of approved departures gradually increased because of the
Government's pragmatic policy. But all applications were strictly processed and considered according to facts. Documents were never issued at random, regardless of the hardship faced in Hong Kong. This is history so brought down, together with facts, something which is obvious.
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Let's now turn to the reality. As a result of the better
development of the Sino-British and Guangdong-Hong Kong relations, the
trade and interchange of products between China and Hong Kong have much
been stimulated. As the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Murray MacLehose,
has once pointed out that the Chinese modernisation programme will not
only benefit Hong Kong, but will also help to strengthen the position
The of, territory as a major commercial centre. This will ultimately result
in the further economic co-operation between Guangdong and Hong Kong.
The co-operation, both official and unofficial, is just in the ascendant. So, it is expected that people will make frequent visits between China and Hong Kong. Any attempt to restrict those holding travel documents from entering Hong Kong is not only self-contradictory, but is also an
This infringement upon the friendly co-operation between the two sides.
is not what a wise man should do.
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We think that those holding travel documents are entirely
different from illegal immigrants. The former are given permission to come to Hong Kong by the Chinese Government departments concerned in accordance with the law of China and taking into consideration the custom and rights of the Chinese people, whereas the latter flee to Hong Kong
The without obtaining any permission from the Chinese Government. Chinese Government is working to check the illegal emigrants, and the
Government of Hong Kong may take corresponding action. But the
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