TNAG-1965-FCO40-2797-Despatch-by-Sir-David-Wilson--Governor-of-Hong-Kong--Life-Af-1989 — Page 74

Date

31 May

1 June

2 June

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Events in Peking

1

14

Abortive attempts by Martial Law troops to enter the city centre at night.

3 June

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Morning

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rowdy crowds on the

streets. Barricades left up and weapons of soldiers put on

display. Burnt PLA vehicles

seen.

Evening: Unarmed soldiers on foot attempt to enter the city centre.

Events in Hong Kong

- The All HK Alliance send a delegation of 4

(with $1 million) to Peking.

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HK Red Cross send $1.31 million to China Red Cross.

6,000 rally in the Southern district.