tempted by nationalistic ambitions, or alternatively by the possibility of an early conquest, to risk hostilities against the United Kingdom, it seems unlikely that they will undertake an attack upon Hong Kong for some time. Evidence of the British intention to resist any attack on Hong Kong would considerably reduce the likelihood of the Communists deciding to attack the Colony. In any case, they will probably at least make an attempt to obtain its surrender by negotiation before resorting to force.
- Collection ID
- CAB176
- Conflict
- Cold War
- Countries
- China Formosa United Kingdom United States of America
- Document Reference
- CAB 176/22/27
- Document Types
- Memorandum Report
- File Reference
- CAB 176/22
- Identifier
- 10.1080/swwf.cab176.0022.027
- Keywords
- Hong Kong Colonies Empire Imperial Defence Predicting Enemy Intentions Assessing Enemy Strength Chinese Communists Military Strength Chinese Nationalists Chinese Civil War Chinese Foreign Policy Civil Unrest Security Chinese Air Force Chinese Navy Warships
- Languages
- English
- Organizations
- Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee Ministry of Defence Joint Planning Staff
- Pages
- 5
- Persons Discussed
- John Gardiner William Hayter Stewart Menzies Percy Sillitoe
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Themes
- Military Intelligence
