CO129-558-11 Mission of Sir F. Leith-Ross to China- proposals for a Hong Kong - China customs... 29-9-1936 - 30-12-1936 — Page 108

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In order that definite recommendations in regard to British

Trade with China may be formulated for consideration by

Ministers, the following points might be discussed:-

1. Export Credits to China.

(a) appointment of a special representative in China

(b) special conditions as to security, rate of premium,

position of merchants.

(c) scheme for combined action with Chinese Boxer

Purchasing Commission.

(a) co-operation of British banking institutions.

2. Boxer Purchasing Commission

3.

improvement in

machinery for placing and scrutinising orders.

Support of British traders by Diplomatic and Consular

Service in China.

4. Sino-British Trade Committee at Nanking and

Sino-British Trade Councils at important centres

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5. Settlement of Railway Loan defaults.

6.

Financing of future Railway Development and

7.

an amendment of Chinese Consortium Agreement

practice in regard to Open Door policy for tenders.

Personnel of Chinese Maritime Customs

8. Position of Hong Kong.

Board of Trade,

28th July, 1936.

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