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It seems that the C.C.A. may be increasing their vigilance over civilians in an attempt to avoid border incidents, in particular they appear to regard Sha Tau Kok as a sensitive area. The principal danger appears to arise when civilians from Chinese territory cross into British territory and cause trouble, leaving the C.C.A. on Chinese territory where they are powerless to exercise any control. The danger of a major incident arising on the frontier through indecision on the part of the C.C.A. therefore remains.

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There has still been little reaction from China to the continuous pressure being applied by Government against Communist organisations in Hong Kong. Despite the low morale in local Communist circles, there is every indication that the Communists intend to persist with their policy of confrontation with the Hong Kong Government.

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