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East and to the reopening of world trade with China.
6. H. M.G. bear a continuing responsibility for the res-
toration of Hong Kong as a territory of the British Common- ·
wealth and all the more so since it has been the victim of
A statement in
Parliament on 8th November, 1944 by Mr. Attlee is annexed.
7. If at any time after settled conditions are restored
H.M.G. should decide that in the interests of relations with
China and having regard to the services of Hong Kong to the
enterprise of all nations, any adjustment of the boundaries .
or the political situation of Hong Kong should be considered,
it would be a matter for consultation between them and the
Government of China and in any such consultation it would be
the policy of H.MG. to have well in mind the wishes and
the full rigours of the enemy's aggression. [
interests of the people of the Colony.]
Colonial Office,
March 31st, 1945.
NB
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1
this passage.
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not to use it
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exaggeraté
been afferrared by their SAS. It reeves better
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way
autuand commitment.
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