HONG KONG (JAPANESE ARMED FORCES).

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Mr. Price

asked the Prime Minister whether he has any information about the increase of Japanese armed forces along the borders of Hong Kong; whether any Japanese aeroplanes have landed on, or adjoining, British territory; and whether any protests have been made to the Japanese authorities?

The Prime Minister

All Japanese troops were withdrawn from the border between Hong Kong and Kwangtung on 31st December last. My Noble Friend has received no report of any landing of Japanese aeroplanes on British territory.