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M. T. required by Admiral Harcourt during the period of his need in connection with the operation of the UNRRA and rehabilitation of the local population will be released to him by the Chinese.
(F) Enemy Aircraft, Naval and Military. Weapons and
Equipment.
All Japanese Naval Armament and Equipment, Japanese aircraft and airforce equipment and military weapons and equipment captured or taken over by the British at Hongkong are to be turned over to the Chinese- The equipment required by Admiral Harcourt for the operation of the Port and Airport will be released to him by the Chinese. Ultimate disposition of all captured Japanese equipment will be subject to final agreement reached by the powers concerned.
(G) Division of Enemy Food and Fuel Supplies.
A joint Sino-British Survey to be started within 24 hours of the signing of surrender with a view to determining whether food and fuel can be made available from existing stocks in Hongkong for other areas or whether food and fuel will be required from outside sources. Redistribution will be accomplished accordingly. There should be full and frank inter- change of information connected with fuel and food stocks both in Hongkong and in neighbouring areas (e.g. Canton).
(H) War Criminals.
The British Authorities at Hongkong and the Chinese Military Authorities will cooperate in investigating and apprehending war criminals who may be in the Hongkong area at the time of the surrender of Hongkong or who may thereafter seek refuge at Hongkong, or who may leave Hongkong seeking refuge elsewhere in areas under Chinese Control.
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I pressed several times for wording to the effect that Admiral Harcourt should retain for his use what equipment etcetra he required and hand over the surplus to the Chinese. Wedemeyer and the Chinese were however adamant as to the wording in paragraph 4 above which they claim is based on General Order Number One. In effect we have ensured for Admiral Harcourt the use of all equipment he requires and a time limit has been avoided. The Chinese are desperately short of
transportation and earnestly hope that we will make
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