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(f) The prospect of an International Police Force and its value are commented on skeptically. (Kung Sheung Daily Press, 30/4).
(8) "Kung Sheung Daily Press" of 3/5 hopes for a settle- ment in Palestine through United Nations.
(h) "Wah Kiu Yat Po" of 3/5 in a long leader suggests that Hong Kong be no longer a completely "free port", and that Hong Kong Customs and Chinese Maritime Customs have a combined Customs House in Kowloon. This would prevent smug- gling of dutiable articles into China via Hong Kong, and help to balance Hong Kong's budget.
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(1) The movement for the retrocession of Macao continues. Meetings in Canton, broadcasts, etc. are arranged. Jih Pao, 1/5).
(Sing Tao "Chien Feng Jih Pao, Canton, of 30/4 states that in Chungshan district (adjacent to Macao) steps are being taken to boycott Macao. Inter alia, all Chinese residents of Macao are asked to evacuate, corrupt Portuguese Administration is to be exposed, movement of goods is prevented into or out of Macao, including destruction of the roads, Chinese vessels are asked not to use Macao harbour.
(j) Negotiations for a Sino-British Air agreement have been suspended. (Shang Pao, Canton, 26/4).
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