CO129-590-22 Situation in enemy occupied Hong Kong 19-1-1943 - 20-11-1943 — Page 72

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Hongkong-Amoy Trade agreement: According to a Hongkong

broadcast, a trade agreement between Hongkong and Amey was signed in March and revised on July 1st. The agreement calls for the export from Hongkong of cotton yarn and cotton pie ce-goods, rubber-soled shoes, matches etc., in exchange for fruits and vegetables, native paper, Chinese sauce, soy and cooking oils, etc., from Aney. Goods to the value of 750,000 yon are to be exchanged over a period of four months commencing from July 1st. (Hongkong in Cantonese, 1130 GMT,' 31.68 m. and Domei in English, August 24th).

8. Shipbuilding in Hongkong: According to a Hongkong broadcast

a "big new liner" called the "Kayo Maru" was launched in Hongkong during August. (Hongkong in Cantonese, 1130 GMT, 31.68 m.

9. Horse racing ro-commenced in Hongkong: According to a

Hongkong broadcast, horse racing was recommenced on September 15th after a cessation of two months. The Autumn Sweepstake was sold out to the figure of about two million dollars. The broadcast stated that planes from Chungking interrupted one of the races, but it was continued after the 'all clear'." "Big" races are to continue in the future inspite of air raids. (Hongkong in Cantonese, 1130 GMT, 31.68 m.)

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