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government use imported into China (e.g. Shanghai Embassy telegram No. 620 to me of the 7th July) are
the most informative for the purpose of making an
approximate calculation of the comparative imports of arms into China from the various countries. I hope
therefore that it may continue to be possible for His Majesty's Ambassador to obtain these figures confidentially
month by month from the Inspector General and transmit
them to me.
4.
I should also be grateful if I could be sup- plied promptly (when necessary by telegram) with any information which His Majesty's Ambassador may be able
to obtain in regard to the scope and effectiveness of
the German embargo on ams exports to China. My present
information is that, despite the embargo, a large pro-
portion of these German exports continue to be effected
via Sweden.
I have the honour to be,
With the highest respect,
My Lord
Your Lordship's most obedien t
humble Servant,
(SGD) R.L. CRAIGIE.