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 61 STAT.] CHINA-RELIEF ASSISTANCE-OCT. 27, 1947 The Chinese Political Vice Ministerfor ForeignAffairs to the American Ambassador OCTOBER 27, 1947. EXCELLENCY: I have the honor to refer to Article II (d) and Article IX (3) of the Agreement between the Republic of China and the United States of America Concerning the United States Relief Assistance to the Chinese People signed today by the representatives of the Govern- ments of China and the United States of America, and to state that it is understood that the right of the Chinese Government to deter- mine the extent of its armed forces and the amount of food and other supplies which it may make available for their use is, of course, fully recognized. The approval of the above-mentioned Agreement will in no way affect this right. On the other hand, in accordance with Public Law 84 passed by the Eightieth Congress, which authorizes the furnishing of relief assistance, the President of the United States is directed to terminate the provision of the United States relief assistance to the people of any country whenever, in his judgment, an excessive amount of supplies being made available by the United States to the people of any country or of similar supplies produced locally or imported from outside sources, is being used in the maintenance of armed forces in such country. In the light of this provision of the relief law, the Government of the United States must reserve the right to terminate its relief shipments to China if, in its determination, an excessive amount of relief supplies or similar supplies produced locally or imported from outside sources is being used for the maintenance of armed forces in China. It would be appreciated if you would confirm that the above is the understanding of both Governments and forms a part of the aforementioned Agreement. 3381 Ante, pp. 3376, 3379. 61 Stat., Pt.1,p. 125.

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