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Tibet as modernisation, it would be logical to conclude that cannibalism was a means of obtaining a high protein diet. It was very clear that HK must appease the Beijing authority, but not at the expense of others. An editor's note at the end said British intervention, Nepalese wars and the declining power of Ching emperors did more to hasten the decline of Beijing's influence than any effort by Tibet. Tibetans may detest Chinese occupation, but it was hard to believe that any country caught between powerful neighbours could hope to survive in feudal isolation without recognising the social and economic aspirations of the people. Coming from the free enterprise territory of HK, residents here had no love of communism. and social progress that China had made since 1949 we had to give credit where it was due. It was doubtful whether Tibet had any viable future except with the strong support and backing of its powerful neighbour.
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There was little reporting of HK's future in the UK Press. One report of interest was in the Times. It said Hong Kong Chinese communists and presumable, therefore, mainland Communists - were surprised that Sir Percy Cradock was said to be planning retirement in October. Their surprise was because of its involvement in the talks. Mention was also made that Sir Edward Youde would be joining in the talks in Beijing at the end of April.
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