The Archive · 1936

American Planes for China

No Ban on Export if Nanking Approves Washington, June 16.

No embargo has been placed on the export of American aeroplanes to China, ofeials of the Department of State announced to-day. They called attention, however, to the fact that, since 1932, the United States has followed @ policy of refusing export licences for the shipment of aeroplanes or any munitions to China without the approval of the Nanking Government, Hence, it was pointed out, it follows that aeroplanes would not be sold to Chinese troops opposing the Nanking Government, without the permission of, the Central Government, The latest report of the Munitions Coatrol Board showed that exports of aeroplanes and aeroplane parts to $21] China during May totalled $1,367,975. United Press,

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