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a) that, subject to c), all intelligence of an economic nature received through Military or Embassy s sources be transmitted by the E.L.0. (or, pending his arrival, by myself) to G 5. I have in mind appropriate BAAG economic intelligence reports, E.I.S., and M.E.W. Summaries, cconomic sections of Consular roports etc., when these are not already passed to the mericans. suggest a check also of information received by Commercial

I Counsellor, Sino-British Scientific Cooperation office, Messrs. Asquith and Watterson, to ensure that anything of value to G is passed to them. understand Professor Needham's reports on visits to various

For instance I Chinese arsenals have only just been passed to G 5.

c) that either the E.L.0. or (if his arrival is likely to be delayed myself should contact the local representatives of British firms, explain the functions of the E.L.0. and ask their cooperation. then be asked to supply details of British property and

They would installations in Chungking and China generally in so far as they have the latter information. similar approach to British Missionary Societies would

Possibly a be desirable. I feel this should be done quickly since local representatives will probably require to refer to their Head Offices.

(Sgd.)

Colonel,

Assistant Military Attaché.

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