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PRIORITY PEKING ΤΟ
FOREIGN OFFICE
7 August 1967
Telno. 1030
UNCLASSIFIED
Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. 1030 of 7 August. Repeated for information to Hong Kong (Priority), Washington and POLAD Singapore.
People's Daily of 7 August carries a commentator article
on Hong Kong Main points are as follows.
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Since the Sha Tau Kok incident on 8 July, British imperialism has committed new towering crimes against Hong Kong compatriots. Ho Feng (0149-2800) and eight other people have been killed. More than 1,000 people from all walks of life have been arrested, More than 50 attacks on patriotic premises have been carried out by police, troops and even helicopters from aircraft carriers. There has been continuous provocation against the Hong Kong branch of NCNA including the arrest of 4 reporters.
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But the debt of blood which British imperialism has accumulated will certainly be paid off. Meanwhile the big strike is going well and Hong Kong seamen joined in on 17 July. British imperialism mobilises troops, police, armed cars and helicopters in the suppression of patriotic compatriots they must expect stern punishment in return Patriotic compatriots armed with the spiritual atom bomb of Mao's thought can overwhelm any enemy. Chinese workers in Hong Kong and patriotic compatriots are drawing tight the noose around British imperialism's neck. Article concludes "British imperialism must understand that Hong Kong and Kowloon have been Chinese territory throughout history. We sternly warn you, those who play with fire get burned and if you continue on this road you will come to a dead end. Don't say you were not warned".
Lin
Another article in the same paper describes raids on Left Wing premises on 4 August including the use of helicopters from Hermes.
Mr. Hopson
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0540Z/7 August 1967
Recd. 08292/7 August 1967
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