Additional Information
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1.
Ten had knowledge of the screening policy. three were informed by others.
2.
Seven knew about it by letters while the remaining
Six had knowledge of mandatory repatriation. Four heard about it through BBC radio broadcast and the other two knew it by letter.
3.
The group were landcrossers from Vietnam to China.
4. They were examined by PRC officials near JIANG HONG (1).
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8.
No replenishment was given.
None had heard of the news that they would be placed on a deserted island after their arrival in Hong Kong.
They had no idea whether the Sino-Vietnamese border was closed or control tightened.
Total number of unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 : 1 (1B).
No. of Ex-serviceman : One.
9. They chose to come to Hong Kong instead of other countries due to safety reasons.
(湛江)
10. They purchased some food and fuel from the local villagers at a place near ZHEN JIANG (
at 250 RMB.