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 57 STAT.] CHINA-EXTRATERRITORIAL RIGHTS-JAN. 11, 1943 disposition and in so doing shall in so far as practicable apply the laws of the United States of America. It is understood that these agreements and understandings if confirmed by Your Excellency's Government shall be con- sidered as forming an integral part of the treaty signed today and shall be considered as effective upon the date of the en- trance into force of that treaty. I shall be much obliged if Your Excellency will confirm the foregoing. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration." I have the honor to confirm that the agreements and understand- ings which have been reached in connection with the treaty signed today by the Government of the United States of America -and the Government of the Republic of China are as set forth in the above note from Your Excellency. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration. CORDELL HULL His Excellency Dr. WEI TAO-MING, Ambassador of China. I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original note. CORDELL HULL Secretary of State. 791 Agreements, etc., considered as integral part of treaty. Effective date.

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