GOVERMENT HOUSE HONG KONG.
LED 27 OCT 93 11:11
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on the basis of our research conducted so far, we are not aware of any specific case ol Kong women who suttered such hardship: (Although I seem to recollect that there brief mention in the media of the subject probably by the Reparation Association Mong Kong around the time when the Japaneze Government publicly expressed remorse on Japan'в act of aggression in World War TT1.
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the Hong Kong and British Governmente berh sympathise greatly with those who suffered such hardship in Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation. The victima themselves are, course, free to pursue their casee directly with the Japanese Government. If the Japanese Government decided of their own will to make some compensation in respect of such cases, are sure this would be welcomed. But unGAN the 1951 San Francisco Peace Treaty the allies, including Britain, agreed that received at the time would be recognised a÷ full discharge by the Japanese Government its obligations. The 1951 Peace Treaty applied to Hong Kong. Neither the Bong Rung Government nor the British Government have any basis to take the matter up further with the Japanese Government.
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As timing is very tight, I should be most grateful t you could give an indicatlon by Friday, 29 October, 9.30 (Hong Kong time) that our line is alright. Any initial comments on the subject which you can provide within your working day today, and which will assist us in ouL investigation work, would of course be most appreciated.
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