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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM AVIC GROUP
INTERNATIONAL, INC.'S FORM 10-QSB ENDING JUNE 30, 1997.  IT IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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