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The courses in Mao-Study are cont inuing but there are indications that the normal training programme will shortly be resumed.
9.
On 19th January the Border Defence Regiment was inspected by a senior officer probably from Wai Chow.
10.
A proportion of troops appear to have been replaced by soldiers from outside the Regiment. This change-over usually takes place in the early months of the year. A possible intake of recruits has also been noted.
11.
The estimated Chinese military threat to the Colony remains unchanged.
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