London, May 23.
'An "open-arms welcome" to British traders" in China was promised by Dr, LIH. Kung at a dinner last night at Vintner's Hall, given by the China Association and' the Federation. of British Industries "to the Chinese Coronation Mission, of which Dr. Kung is the chief delegate, He said British traders had a great! feld in China, not only because of its vast population but because of the raw material resources of the country. "We need capital and scientific knowledge," said Dr. Kung. "Britain has supplied us with both in the past. 'You may be sure that our currency Is sound. "Recent revenue has, certain categories, doubled, and' we have had large surpluses in Customs revenue.
"If China could be developed, T assure you that in ten years the Customs revenue might be five times its present gute. We have the resources. They only need development, and British traders will have a
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