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Sent 8.30 p.m., 15th. Mar., 1946.
rossed Australia No. 106, New Zealand No. 56.
sideration has been given recently to future policy for
of Hong Kong, and following recommendations of Chiefs of ve been approved by Defence Committee.
is considered that under modern conditions Hong Kong
le defended against attack by a major power in occupation
se meinland, and that defences and forces should not,
e, be locked up in Hong Kong against such an attack.
ances might, however, arise in which Hong Kong might be B operational naval and air base in event of a war in
in which China was in friendly hands. In that event efences against attack by sea or air, could be moved g Kong or installed at short notice in seme way as
done for any advanced base from which it was decided te, plans and preparations being made to enable necessary to be introduced at short notice. Conclusion therefore
Bo far as fixed defences are concerned, Hong Kong should ded as undefended port.
order to ensure internal security, aa protection against and as deterrent to an attempt at incursion by Chinese 10, forces of order of one brigade and half a flying boat will be required for some considerable time, units of Pacific Fleet providing such local naval co-operation in oks as may be required. Present garrison of two brigades ' reduced to one brigade as soon as re-establishment of 'orco permite.
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