CO129-592-6 Reports on current situation- including weekly intelligence reports 18-9-1945 - 20-12-1945 — Page 103

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4. Commercial community of all nationalities awaiting announcement of reopening Colony for private trading. It is hoped to make this announcement next week. Banks began exchange business within sterling area on November 12th.

5. Immigration restrictions against Chinese were lifted today, after discussion with Canton authorities, in return for offer of help with food supplies. In effect, we cancelled restrictions we could not enforce, and Canton offered food she does not possess. Lack of communications and transport, and unsettled conditions South Kwangtung, will continue for the present to limit inflow of population.

6. Becoming increasingly obvious that if supply crisis is overcome, next fence will be houring shortage.

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