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armaments if in this manner they can be brought into the category of commercial machines thus easing the position for Government of Hongkong.

I am of the opinion that time has now come when a

definite ruling on this question should be given for informa- tion of the Chinese Government and I should be grateful to learn whether statement in your telegram under reference that

you would oppose assembly of aeroplanes in Hongkong if this were suggested is considered the view of the Government,

Repeated to Foreign Office No. 602, Air Attaché Peking

and Commander-in-Chief.

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