TNAG-0292-FCO40-328-Disturbances-in-Hong-Kong-bomb-attacks-and-threats-1971 — Page 2

a close watch should be kept on local communists to

prevent them from participating;

(b)

no remarks on the bombs should be made or reports issued;

(c)

if asked, the communists should say that they strongly

disapprove of such methods; and

(d)

Assessment

6.

right-wing newspaper reporters should be firmly rebuffed

but British reporters or Government officials should be

well treated.

Although the numbers of simulated bombs have much decreased, the

occasional one may be expected during the coming week and mistaken reports,

also in decreased numbers, will probably continue to be received.

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