The Archive · 1936

Purchases Noted

Tokyo, Sept. 26.

Trade between Japan and China has not been affected by the current tension and "Chinese orders. for Japanese goods are showing a "re-arkable ineyease." Mr. Kaname Wakasugi, Consul-General in Shang A survey made for Mr, Wakasugi by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. "and" other commercial Organizations in Shanghai is reported to have revealed that the Dumper "crop in. the interior China has resulted in "Increased Purchases of Japanese merchandise.

Especial gains were recorded in the purchases. of Japanese cotton textiles, sugar, paper, industrial chemicals, dyes, hardware, marin products and miscellaneous goods, Me. Wakatuet' report predicted that Shanghai in September will amounts japanese goods into {to between 38,000 and. 40,000 tons.

Few major Chinese importers, the Consul-General further reported, have shown a desire to" dispose hastily of their goods for fear of Increased tension, and the: market remains calm.

'The report said that relatively large orders for marine "products were received from Chinese' dealers in Chungking even after the murder fo Japanese newspaper men 700

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