It approached through regular diplómatic channels, the Japanese authorities would give "full considera-lion" to a proposal for the safety of Chinese refugees, ihe spokesman stated.
Regarding the evacuation of neutral nationals, the spokesman continued, the Japanese authorities were prepared "to do everything" within their power to facilitate the task.
Formal notification of the time and means utilized to transport such persons would have to be communicated in detail to the Japanese authorities "in ample time to allow us to take the required steps," he declared.
"However," he remarked, "there is always the possibility that the Chi-may take advantage of such assüranees for the safe-conduct of neutrals," it would be up to the neutral authorities to secure assurances from the Chinese that such abuses would -not occur, the spokesman stated.
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