TNAG-2066-FCO40-2944-Vietnamese-boat-people-and-China-1990 — Page 124

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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Three had knowledge of the screening policy before sailing through radio (BBC).

Two had knowledge of the mandatory/forced repatriation before departure through hearsay and radio (voice of V.N.)

Two stopovers in China.

None had knowledge of the following :-

the news that they would be placed on a deserted island after their arrival in Hong Kong; (b) registration no. of the vessel.

(a)

(c)

the seller/owner; and

(d)

any Chinese official involved.

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The Sino-Vietnamese border is still opened.

Total no. of unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 : Two (2B).

Ex-serviceman : ONE

Hong Kong is chosen for safety reasons.

Serviceman/Policeman: NIL.

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No criminal offence is reported.

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No other VBP was encountered on their way to Hong Kong.

They had no idea of the 'Push-out' policy in Malaysia.

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