CO129-593-4 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45 27-10-1946 - 30-1-1947 — Page 26

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Extract from a letter to the Foreign Office of 11th January, on 12062.

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It is observed that paragraph 54 (c) of the Report envisages the establishment of a research institute for Chinese students and that Peking is mentioned as the most suitable location for the institute. In this connection it is desired to draw attention to the plans now under consideration for a great strengthening of Hong Kong University. It must be pointed out that these plans, which had not been formulated at the time when the Commission was considering this matter, contemplate that Hong Kong University will become an important centre for Chinese students, and will attract considerable numbers of students from China, As Mr. Bevin is aware these plans, which have been worked out in detail, envisage that the University will in fact perform a function similar to that proposed for the Peking institute. It is possible that there is need and scope for both institutions and that they would supplement each other but in as much as Hong Kong University has the merit of being already in existence it is hoped that no steps will be taken to pursue the proposal to establish an institute in Peking without a further opportunity being given to the Colonial Office to state its views.

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