Further reference is made in the Chinese press to the affairs of the Bank of Territorial Development. It is pointed out that, although the bank was closed up some three years ago, with debts amounting to several million dollars, the liquidation office has so far done nothing. Creditors have appealed to the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce, the report quoted adds, and have been informed that the Ministry is unable to assist in the matter, but will engage a lawyer to present a petition to the Mixed Court asking that the bank be declared bankrupt.
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