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All of them were land-crossers from HAI NINH to DONG XING (L) of China.
1.
2.
(a)
3.
4.
They had no knowledge of the followings :-
screening policy
(b) mandatory/forced repatriation
(c) that they would be placed on a deserted island after their arrival in Hong Kong.
They chose to come to Hong Kong since they regarded the routing was safe and the charge was comparatively cheaper. In addition, they could speak Cantonese and had relatives in China.
They revealed that the Sino-Vietnamese border was still open.
5. No. of Ex-serviceman/Policeman/Serviceman : NIL.
6.
No criminal offence was reported.
7.
Three stopovers in China.
8.
No. of unaccompanied minor under the age of 18 : NIL.
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