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for such a document by British Armament Manufacturers
although they do not openly admit it and naturally give
preferential consideration to Continental supplies which
can be exported from the Country of Origin and imported
into Kuangtung through Hongkong without the Nanking
Huchao.
It will be noted therefore that the attitude of
the British Government in demanding a Nanking Huchao for
Armaments intended for Kuangtung acts as a deterrent to
British trade in Armaments for Kuangtung.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) J. F. Owen.
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