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for speeding up the handling of future arrivals, we believe it is essential to begin returning those already in Hong Kong immediately. If we do not do so, the problem could soon reach critical proportions. The already serious burdens which the Ex-China Vietnamese Illegal Immigrants are putting on the Hong Kong Government would increase, as would the scale of the resettlement problem facing the Chinese Government when returns do get under way. We urge you to begin working with us now to avoid this. ENDS
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