(c) because of the apread of the influence of the
Cultural Revolution, with its anarchie and. iconcelastic tendencies, the left-wing lendership
in Rong Kong is having difficulty in controlling
the rank and file.
14. There is no hard evidence of any fundamental change in official Chinese policy towarda Hong Kong. It is perhaps significant that Feking has chosen to make its
stand in the form of a statement rather than in a formal
note, although we should avoid ronding too much into thi
distinction.
15. What started as a genuine labour dispute become & "political struglo" after the outbreak of disorder and the arrests on the 6th May. The left-wing leadership in Hong Kong committed themselves with some initial reluctance and hesitation to this "struggle" uni Peking have, in turn and with equal reluctance, come out in supper! The fact remains that there is now a situation of "aircat
confrontation" with the Communiat leadership, both in Hong Kong and Feking, and thero is as yet no sign of a solution. 16. A hopeful sim in ang Yong teclf le the strong
!
measure of publicly expressed support among local neutral and non-left-wing organistions for à return to peaceful
condition.
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