particularly the Commercial Code Book. The use of skilled interpreters (ex Special Branch) who are familiar with Chinese culture and writings is advantageous. Liaison between agencies is important and personal exchanges with corresponding agencies in Hong Kong is valuable.
It is important that all agencies harness the skills necessary to deal with Chinese through multi-agency approach and recruitment of skilled staff. The co-operation of witnessses will only be achieved through building trust in the community.
Intelligence Databases
Police databases on Chinese have been set up where Chinatowns are evident, particularly London, Glasgow and Manchester.
Post 1997 UK Embassy
Consideration should be given to the appointment of liaison officers to be posted to Hong Kong post 1997.
CONCLUSIONS
Given the current political situation between the British Government and China, no major exodus of Chinese is currently anticipated. It is important that continued monitoring of political situation takes place in case events change for the worse.
No major problems are anticipated with the incoming Chinese, the majority of whom will be seen as potential victims of crime and only a small percentage Triads and criminals.
The development of China towns must be closely monitored both existing expansion and new towns.
Second and third generation Chinese will undoubtedly integrate into the UK community and partake in a broad range of crime.
The Vietnamese population in the UK gives cause for some concern, there are clear links to Triads and they are particularly renowned for their violence. Their activity must be closely monitored at a local level.
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