not far distant. (Chung Nei News Agency. Peking) 30 APRIL 1921 CHINESE GOVERNMENT AVIATION DEPARTMENT PLACED UNDER MINISTRY OF WAR. The Chinese Government Aviation Department, by order of the President, has been placed under the control of the Ministry of War. Hitherto it was an independent organisation taking orders from the Cabinet direct. Both General Tsao Kun and General Chang Tso-ling refused to allow the Department to establish aerodromes in their places, and wanted to maintain their own aviation offices independent of the Government. (Millard’s Review) 14 MAY 1921 CHINA’S AERIAL RIGHTS. NEW REGULATIONS DRAFTED At the Cabinet Council of May 7th., the Chinese Government decided to announce the following three articles and ratify them, subject to foreign Powers’ approval:- 1. Any flying-machine which enters and leaves the territory of China shall observe the passenger and goods transportation tariff provided by China. While China’s traffic duties are fettered by the arrangements between the foreign Powers, transportation by flying-machines shall not be subject to the restriction imposed by her treaties with other countries. 2. Any flying-machine which enters and leaves the territory of China is forbidden to transport mails, except for direct transportation between Chinese post-offices and foreign post-offices. In view of the fact that many foreign postoffices have of late been established in various parts of China, the free transportation of their mails shall be prohibited. 3. Any flying-machine belonging to Treaty Powers which enters and leaves the territory of China, shall observe not only international wireless contracts but also China’s wireless regulations. In view of the fact that foreign vessels are employing wireless freely in the domain of China, flying-machines are to be restricted in the use of wireless. (Eastern News Agency - The North-China Herald)
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