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Exprot Corp., have asked us for information about the Auto Engineering Co., Ltd in Ibadan, Nigeria as the latter would request a standing credit of USD5,000 to start business. We know the Auto Engineering Co., Ltd., but our knowledge of the pany is limited to a few months trading with a firm in Shanghai on a L/C basis. We should, therefore, like to know whether or not their financial and credit standing are sound so that we may respond to CNIEC. The only reference as given by the Auto Engineering Co., Ltd. Is their banker, the National Bank of Nigerial, Ibadan. We shall be most grateful for any information you can obtain for us. Yours Sincerely The Bank of China Shanghai Branch ? Private amp。 Export Corp. Manager 補(bǔ)充單元 Status Enquiries ? Status Enquiries are those written munications in which traders request information concerning the financial position, credit, reputation, and business methods of other firms. In business, it is of the utmost importance to obtain all the information possible respecting the firm one is about to enter into relation with. ? There are various ways of obtaining such information. Instead of applying to a business friend, traders sometimes apply to banks, chambers of merce, or enquiry agencies. The information from a bank or from a chamber of merce is generally most reliable. However, a bank will not give information direct to an unknown trader unless the enquiry is from one of its fellow banks. Therefore, when taking up a bank reference, the trader must do so through his own bank. Status enquiries are generally headed “confidential” or “Private and Confidential”. These words are also written on the envelope. Traders asking for information must bear in mind that they are asking a favor and therefore should write in polite and appreciative terms. When the information is received, be it favorable or unfavorable, a suitable letter of acknowledgement and thanks must be sent. This is no more than mon courtesy. ? Private amp。 c. Ask Denman amp。 Co., Ltd. as prospective buyers of Chinese sewing machines. As we dea