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CHINA
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Sir M. Lampson.
(Nanking),
April 22nd, 1931.
D.
April 23rd, 1931.
R. 7.30 p.m. April 23rd, 1951.
No. 116. (R). Tour.
Immediate.
In all matters of personal status British law will be applied by Chinese courts as regards British subjects in China.
In such cases where only British subjects are concerned and at their request jurisdiction of Chinese courts will not apply.
British consular officers shall take possession and administer estates of British subjects dying in China.
Addressed to Foreign Office No. 116; Peking and Shanghai.
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