The Archive · 1929

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The National Goverament must therefore hold the Soviet -Government responsible for all losses. and damage caused to Chinese life ani property. And if a state of war Should eventuate from the Soviet Government's izcossant provoca-ions, the responsibility for violate ing the peace of the Far East-mus? be borne by the Soviet Government, Chinese Expect Action by Russi Chinese circles, the statement un the Sino-Soviet crisis is generally

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