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(b) Illegal Immigrants
HANNA PERMANAKALACAK BAK SABA CROATIALEMARKE
Another
problem which
requires
constant
attention is illegal immigration. In June, a sudden
increase was sparked by baseless rumours of an amnesty.
Our security forces once again ensured that nearly all of
the arrivals were caught on entry and returned
forthwith. They deserve our congratulations and thanks
their professionalism and unremitting efforts. We
benefitted too from good co-operation with the Guangdong
and Shenzhen authorities who also played a large part in
stopping the flow. I should like to make it clear once again : there will be no amnesty for illegal immigrants.
for
146.
has, in
Vietnamese
To the familiar problem of illegal immigration
recent months, been added that of former
refugees resettled in China who have
tried to enter to Hong Kong illegally. While they are
with us these people are a strain on our resources in the
same way as refugees. But they are illegal immigrants,
not refugees, and must be treated as such. With the
effective and welcome co-operation of the Chinese
authorities, steps have been taken to contain the flow
and to return those who have arrived to China as speedily
as possible. I am glad to say that this exercise is
proceeding smoothly.
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