Nor is China self-sufficient in her supply of clothing. Large quotities fof cotton and Woollen cloths, are imported every year. The total value of these impens in 1933 was estimated. at $20,000,000.
Among other large imports may be mentioned cement, petroleum all, gasoline, machines and sea products.
Kwangsi, no less than other prov: inces, Gen. Pai called to the atiention ' of his audience, is being confronted with the serious problem of the shortage of foodstuffs, clothing and other necessities. According to Sian, Sept. 30, After repeated delays' and " postjponements, the Panchin Lama, Tibetan spiritual leader, is now due to leave Kokonor for Lhasa on October 15, according to Mr. Tan: Keh-min, Civit Affairs Commissioer for Kokonor, who is on his way back from Nanking to Hsining—Central News,
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