TNAG-2066-FCO40-2944-Vietnamese-boat-people-and-China-1990 — Page 13

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Additional Information

One had knowledge of the screening policy through hearsay.

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None had knowledge of the following information :-

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(a) the mandatory forced repatriation;

(b) the vessel registration no.

(c) personal particulars of the seller/owner of the junk

nor any PRC officials involved.

6 stopovers in China.

One had heard of the news that they would be placed on a deserted island through letter.

According to the VBP, the Sino-Vietnamese border was still open.

Unaccompanied minors: 3 (3B).

Serviceman/Policeman : NIL.

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No criminal offence is reported.

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No other VBP had been encountered on their way to Hong Kong.

None had heard of the 'Push-out' policy in Malaysia.

Hong Kong is chosen for safety reason.