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resistance as may be appropriate in the

circumstances then prevailing, in

accordance with political direction at

the time."

It is clear from the above that the role of

the Hong Kong Garrison has undergone a

fundamental change since the Dormant Commission

was issued twenty years ago; and there is no

longer any question of fighting a "last

ditch" rearguard action in support of a

general evacuation plan.

9.

Since 1962 successive Governors of Hong

Kong have supported the view that in the

changed circumstances it would be the

Governor's duty, in the event of determined

Chinese aggression against the Colony, to

remain at his post, as he did in 1941, and

secure the best treatment possible for the

people of Hong Kong in an orderly handover.

4.

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