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In the event of a launch Failure after liftoff, Government of the People's Republic of China agrees permit U.S. persons LO assist in the recover any and all parts/debris from the spacecraft resulting from the accident. A U.S.-controlled "satellite debris recovery site" will be located near the launch facility. Access to this location will be controlled as provided in Section IV of this Agreement. The Government of the People's Republic of China also agrees to return all items associated with the spacecraft recovered by its nationals immediately to the United States of America without having examined or photographed them in any manner. The People's Republic of China further agrees to permit Government of the United States of America satellite accident search and recovery personnel to have access to the accident site.

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POST-LAUNCH PROCEDURES

All equipment and technical data associated with the launch, brought into the People's Republic of China, including equipment to test the satellites and "failed units," will be dismantled by U.S.

persons and such equipment and data will be returned to the United States of America aboard a U.S.-registered aircraft. Procedures described in Section V (B-D) will be followed, including excmption from Customs inspection.

VIII. CONDUCT OF U.S. PERSONS WHILE IN THE PRC

U.S. persons, while in the People's Republic of China supporting these launch activities, shall observe the published laws

and regulations of the country.

These persons will not engage in business or commercial activities beyond or in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement. U.S. persons shall not engage in activities that will harm launch safety or would lead to the transfer of Chinese launch vehicle and launch operations technology.

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IX. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

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Disputes between the parties, regarding the application interpretation of this Memorandum of Agreement, shall be resolved by consultation through diplomatic channels.

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