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case of emergency, however naval and air forces visit- ing Hong Kong or in transit will continue under their normal commanders.
5. Provision of the administrative requirements of the Army, the R.A.F. and Civil Affairs in Hong Kong will be the responsibility of S.A.C.S.E.A. Naval forces will be supported by the Commander-in-Chief, British Pacific Fleet.
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You will be responsible for the co-ordination of all administrative undertakings within the Colony, both civil and military. In particular, you will provide port and other facilities in the Colony for the assistance and support of American and Chinese forces in the hinterland.
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Any cases of conflict regarding priorities which cannot in your judgment be resolved locally, will be referred to the Chiefs of Staff.
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You will establish liaison with General MacArthur, Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek, S.A.C.S.E.A. and Commander- in-Chief, British Pacific Fleet.
In the case of General MacArthur, you will work through C.-in-C. British Pacific Fleet's liaison officer. In the case of Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek you will work through the General Officer Commanding British Troops in China. The United States Chiefs of Staff and Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek are being informed of these arrangements.
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