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on the basis of our research conducted so we are not aware of any speciile case of Kong women who suffered such hardsh.p: [Although I seem to recollect that there brief mention in the 'media of the subject probably by the Reparation Association Hong Kong around the time when the Japenore Government publicly expressed remorse on Japan's act of aggression in World War 1
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the Hong Kong and Pritish Governmenta been sympathise greatly with those who suffered such hardship in Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation. The victima themselves are, course, free to pursue their cases directly with the Japanese Government. If the Japanes Government decided of their own will to make some compensation in respect of such aro aurc this would be welconeá,
the 1951 San Francisco Peace Treaty the allies, including Britain, agreed that stame received at the time would be recognised ab a full discharge by the Japanese Government. its obligations. The 1951 Pease Treaty applied to Hong Kong. Neither the Bong Home. Government nor the British Government. hver basis to take the matter up further with the Japanese Government.
As timing is very tight, I should be most grateful you could give an indication by Friday, 29 october, 9.00 dis (Hong Kong time) that our line is alright. Any Epitia) comments on the subject which you can provide within yout working day today, and which will assist us in ou
wa investigation work, would of course be most appreciated.
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Assistant Political Adviser (0)