To the Editor of the "Norta-Cuina Dairy News."
Sir,—In your issue of the 4th instant, reference is made in the "From Day to Day' column to the demand of the Chinese authorities for the closure of the radio broadcasting station on the Wing On building. Some further facts in reference to this incident may be of interest to you.
A few months ago an Anglo-Chinese company was formed in Shanghai for the manufacture of radio equipment and also to undertake broadcasting. when. expedient to do so. The promoters were well awar® that broadcasting was contrary to Chinese government regulations, but they also knew that the Board of Communications were preparing regulations which would permit of it, and the station on the Wing On building was erected in anticipation of such-regulations coming into effect. It was also known that in conformity with the traditional respect of the British authorities for the laws of other countries British registration could not be obtain-edi if the business to be transacted was likely to be subversive of the laws of China. Special provision was made in the articles of incorporation to prevent this, but to
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