The boycott of Japanese goods in Canton and other cities in South. China is affecting trade in Hongkong. The writer's last report that] the boycott hurts Japanese tradesmen is confirmed by the latest statement issued by the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce. Refer-to the boycott, the Chamber's bulletin says, "The Japanese boycott seems to be more effective and dealers will not make fresh _purchases of Japanese goods. Clearances have been very limited."
As was previously emphasized, the boycott on Japanese goods is a boon chester 3 are abt during the la: Chinese in Hongkong and China generally prefer Bi goods because they are of the best quality and suitable for their use but Japgnese competitors come in and follall the British merchants by offering much cheaper but inferior kind of goods. Being partly in the tropics, South China is. a great market for cotton piece goods, Brocades, and cambrics. With the boycott of Japanese goods going on, purchasers have to look to Britain for the supply of these commodities.
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