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機密

when Government took action to demolish the illegal multi- storey buildings at 57-59 Tung Tsing Road and 40A Tung Tau Tsuen Road, the Committee was reportedly warned by

the NCNA not to be involved in the issue. Throughout the

whole incident, the Committee remained silent. Therefore, with the backing of other leftist elements and the NCNA, the Committee could become a formidable opponent in

case of confrontation with the government. On the other hand, the power struggle has split the Committee into two factions, and part of its political power may thereby be

depleted.

City District Office (Kowloon City)

30th April 1974.

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