TNAG-2065-FCO40-2943-Vietnamese-boat-people-and-China-1990 — Page 39

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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None had knowledge of the

(a)

screening policy;

(b) mandatory/forced repatriation;

(c)

(d)

news that they would be placed on a deserted island after their arrival in Hong Kong; Sino-Vietnamese border.

Five stopovers in China.

3. They had not been intercepted by Chinese officials.

4.

Total no.

of unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 : Five (2B 3G).

5. Serviceman/Policeman : NIL.

6.

Hong Kong is chosen as they believe it is the safest place.

7.

Criminal offence in V.N. : NIL.