Q=It_ is reported that active measures are being employed to place North China under the control of the
sideration given to Japan's position m Central Government. is due' con-North China?
'A=—The provinces in the North, ike the other provinces, being Chin: ese territory, the laws and ordinances of the State should be enforced there fs in other parts of the country. This the natural phenomenon in any. modern unified state and should not arouse astonishment. The legitimate interests of foreign countries in China will of course be respected, Q—What are your hopes of Japan?
hope that Japan will respect [Ching's territorial sovereignty and administrative integrity. and "in ac-Jcordance with the spirit of equality und reciprocity and normal diploma-tie procedure, seek the readjustment fof Sino-Japaniese relations.
QeIs the world heading towards peace or war? What is your opinion?
'A-—There are at present obviously two forces in the world, one working for the maintenance of peace and the cther unconsciously hastening to the next war. The development of these two forces will decide the fate of the world, whether for peace or for war, The Chinese people love peace. For the sake of the civilization of the world and the welfare of mankind, we fervently "hope that the Hforeés working for peace will overcome all difficulties.
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