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When the Committee last considered this matter,

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the Communist campaign of violence in Hong Kong was in

full swing. Since the end of 1967 violence has

virtually ceased and there has been a slight improvement

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in Anglo-Chinese relations. However, it is quite

certain that Communist confrontation in the Colony will

with Plessy of the Chion People's Gast (C.PG). continue Although it is probable that it will take the

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non-violent form of a long term ideological struggle

for the hearts and minds of the people, The possibility

of isolated acts of violence, however, cannot be ruled

Pekung out; nor can the possibility be ignored of Communist

inspired agitation against a Royal Visit once the news

became public that such a visit was to take place.

It is possible that a further improvement in Anglo-

Chinese relations may take place by the end of June;

but regrettably, it must be accepted that in the

context of Hong Kong there is every prospect that the

attitude of China will remain hostile and unpredictable

for so long as Hong Kong remains under British control.

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8. The Foreign Office concur in the abor

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Hong Kong Dept. March, 1968.

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