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 dividing up China’s territory when she was too weak to resist. The planes we have been able to send them have carried far more than their own weight in good will for us.

It is up to you not to spoil that fine feeling. To the Chinese people you stand for all of us here at home as well as for yourself. It depends on you whether China will like us, and whether they will trust us in the future.

THE basic unit of currency in China is the Chinese dollar. One United States dollar will buy about 20 Chinese dollars (19.71). However, the actual value varies a good deal from time to time and this official exchange rate can only be used for general guidance.