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270 IN RESY NO. 51

09 DEC 1930

VICER

PA

REGISTRY Action Taken"

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to Mr Alexander

spoken

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HAGDB Mr Monce

RIVL

HONG KONG: NEW MEASURES AGAINST ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS

Apr Mr. Williamon J8.12

DA

1. The Hong Kong Government introduced tougher measures against

illegal immigrants from China at the end of October. They have so

far proved successful and have been well received in Hong Kong.

2. There is, however, one group, called the Wanderers Association,

who claim to represent illegal immigrants from China and who have

threatened to lobby the Prime Minister, The Queen and others in this

country.

3.

I discussed this with the Governor when I was in Hong Kong

recently and he urged that the Association should not be seen here

either at Ministerial or official level. The group is not represent-

ative and is a Taiwan-backed body. I hope, therefore, that any

pressure to see these people can be resisted. If this becomes

difficult, I should be grateful if you would let me know.

FED agree.

4.

I should also be grateful if you would pass this message to No 10.

I attach a draft letter.

Blin

4 December 1980

R D Clift

Hong Kong & General Department

Cc:

PS/Mr Blaker

Mr Donald

FED News Dept

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