893.24/6–1147: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Stuart)
701. On May 26 the Chinese Emb was informed that Dept would approve sale for shipment to China of surplus supply of 130 million rounds of “Gimo” rifle ammunition, now stored in this country, which had been manufactured during war for transfer to China under Lend-Lease but not shipped from this country because of transportation difficulties (Embtel 1238 June 915). Chinese also informed favorable consideration will be given application for export licenses covering shipment of munitions purchased in this country through commercial channels. Transfers now authorized under 8⅓ Group CAF Program include transport planes and spare parts for all equipment under Program including spare parts for combat planes. Prohibition continues on combat planes and explosives.
Copies of pertinent memoranda forwarded by air mail.
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