TNAG-0033-FCO40-69-Relations-with-China-1968 — Page 128

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Annex 'C'

The the standa

Communist Concessions Resulting from Apparent Changes

in Policy and responses by the Hong Kong

(1) Concessions by

the Communists

(2) Concessions by the

Hong Kong Govt.

Government

(a) A general compliance with the law and

co-operation with Government in certain cases, e.g. applications for permits; payment of outstanding rates and other fees to Government; payment of fines by the three suspended newspapers prior to reopening; overt compliance with Education Department regulations, at least during school inspections; abiding by censorship decisions for theatrical and fila

performances; complying with health and fire regulations in communist owned or controlled buildings;

(b) A general toning-down of the violent

language in the communist press although material continues to be published which is in breach of the law;

(c) The establishment of stricter control by

C.C.A. personnel in the Border area apparently with a view to preventing serious Border incidents, although

sporadic minor harrassments such as stone throwing at British Security Forces

still continue;

(d) Leaving the Hong Kong Government shunting engine at Lo Wu free from posters and slogans since 10th June, 1968.

(a) The cessation of police searches of

Trade Union and other communist premises since November, 1967, except when major breaches of the law have occurred.

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