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 61 STAT.] CHINA-RELIEF ASSISTANCE-OCT. 27, 1947 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. "I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration." I take pleasure in confirming that the understanding as stated in 1,,Psettance Oi the above quoted note is accepted by the Government of the United States of America as forming a part of the Agreement signed today. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest con- sideration. J. LEIGHTON STUART Dr. LIU SHIH SHUN, PoliticalVice Minister in Charge, Ministry of ForeignAffairs, Nanking. 3383

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