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East and to the reopening of world trade with China.

6. H. M.G. bear a continuing responsibility for the res-

toration of Hong Kong as a territory of the British Common- ·

wealth and all the more so since it has been the victim of

A statement in

Parliament on 8th November, 1944 by Mr. Attlee is annexed.

7. If at any time after settled conditions are restored

H.M.G. should decide that in the interests of relations with

China and having regard to the services of Hong Kong to the

enterprise of all nations, any adjustment of the boundaries .

or the political situation of Hong Kong should be considered,

it would be a matter for consultation between them and the

Government of China and in any such consultation it would be

the policy of H.MG. to have well in mind the wishes and

the full rigours of the enemy's aggression. [

interests of the people of the Colony.]

Colonial Office,

March 31st, 1945.

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