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Statement showing the effect on Hong Kong population of
refugee immigration from China since the outbreak of
hostilities with Japan in July 1937 (arrivals and departures
by train and steamer only).
Month and Year.
Excess of
arrivals over departures.
Excess of departures
over arrivals.
Increased
population due to immigration.
1937 (estimated)
100,000
+ 100,000
1938.
January May
-
74,282
+
74,282
June
28,301
102,583
July
16,068
86,515
August
186
86,701
September
4,594
82,107
(1)
October
20,368
102,475
(2)
November
38,509
140,984
December
47,055
188,039
1939.
January
29,423
217,462
February
1,764
219,226
March
13,225
232,451
April
32,170
264,621
May
36,370
300,991
(1) Japanese troops invaded South Kwangtung Province.
(2)
Canton captured by Japanese troops.