TNAG-2065-FCO40-2943-Vietnamese-boat-people-and-China-1990 — Page 109

FCO40 Hong Kong Department Records 聯邦事務部香港部檔案 All

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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7 had knowledge of the screening policy before sailing through hearsay, letter and radio (BBC).

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None had knowledge of the mandatory / forced repatriation.

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13 stopovers in China.

No assistance was received from Chinese authorities.

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None had heard of the news that they would be placed on a deserted island after their arrival in Hong Kong.

Those with identification papers were allowed to proceed upon payment of $5,000 - $20,000 Dong.

Total no. of unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 Four (20,2B).

Ex-Serviceman : 3 serviceman/Policeman : NIL.

Hong Kong is chosen as the best treatment is anticipated.

No replenishment was ever received from PRC officials. They had to beg for food (potatoes and rice) from local residents from XU WEN onwards.

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