En Clair
FLASH
Tono 856
UNCLASSIFIED
PEKING
TO
FOREIGN OFFICE
9 July 1967
Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. 856 of 9 July. Repeated for information Flash to Hong Kong and Routine to POLAD Singapore and Washington.
19) Your telegram No. 593. [Sha Tau Kok]
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Having requested an urgent appointment with Vice-Minister Lo Kuei-po last night I was summoned by him at 10 o'clock this morning. He immediately began reading a Note about yesterday's Sha Tau Kok incidents, summary in my immediately following telegram. Note placed full responsibility on Hong Kong Police who it alleged opened fire first killing one civilian and wounding eight. Chinese Frontier Guards then opened fire to protect the masses. The Note registered strong protest and demanded public apology. Immediate punishment of all responsible, compensation for victims, release of detainees, and guarantee that such incidents will not be repeated. Note referred once more to "Fascist atrocities" by Hong Kong authorities.
2. I spoke as instructed, registering strong protest on our side, rejected their protest and refused to accept the Note.
Mr. Hopson
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