893.24/2–1948
Memorandum by the Chief of the Munitions Division ( Cummins ) to the Chief of the Division of Chinese Affairs ( Ringwalt )
In accordance with our conversation, there is attached hereto a statement44 showing arms, ammunition, military aircraft and aircraft parts which have been licensed for export from May 26, 1947 through January 31, 1948. The total dollar value, as you will note on page 3, amounts to $9,406,358.92. All of these items, excepting the 10,000,000 rounds of ammunition, were from commercial sources in this country. The 10,000,000 rounds, as you know, is the 7.92 ammunition which was in the hands of the Army.
MD has pending a license for the export of 600 20mm guns for the Chinese Air Force. The reason for holding this application is due to the fact that they are having difficulty in obtaining these guns from surplus or commercial sources.
There is also shown ammunition sold to China by the Army under contract dated January 7, 1948, and other ammunition under transfer consideration by the Army, as well as material to be included in the 8⅓ Program.
Should you desire any further information on this subject, I will be glad to furnish it to you if it is available.
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