TNAG-2065-FCO40-2943-Vietnamese-boat-people-and-China-1990 — Page 32

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all the way long. They passed ZHAN JIANG (i L ) on 8-4-90 and arrived at HU MEN() on the

虎門 early morning of 9-4-90. A sailing junk and 40 litres of fuel were handed over to the escapees and they set Bail at 0900 hrs. They eventually arrived Hong Kong in the evening.

Additional Information

1. Three had knowledge of the screening policy before sailing through press and hearsay.

2.

None had knowledge of the mandatory/forced repatriation.

3. Four stopovers in China.

4. They were treated as locals by Chinese authority as they could speak fluent Chinese.

5.

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

6. Total no. of unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 ONE (1B).

7. Ex-Serviceman : ONE Serviceman : NIL Policeman : NIL.

8. Hong Kong is chosen instead of other countries as it is the safest country to live in.

9. No criminal offence is reported.