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19th August 1945.
Following is extract from President's
reply No. 6. of 18th August.
Begins. From the United States standpoint there is no objection to the surrender of Hong Kong being accepted by a British officer providing full military co-ordination is effected beforehand by the British with the Generalissimo on operational matters con- nected with assistance and support through that area to Chinese and American Forces who may still be either engaged against the enemy or involved in securing the surrender of Japanese forces in the hinterland. General MacArthur will be instructed to arrange for the surrender of Hong Kong to the British Commander whenever the above co-ordination is effected.
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