Chinese broadcasting stations in the Concession, on the other hand, were alleged to have been informed by the authorities that they need not pay any attention to the Japanese notices on the control of broadcasting.
Moreover, the Journal declared, the owners of the Chinese broadcasting stations were Informed by the Concession authorities that the latter were opposed to any contact between these stations and the Japanese control organ.
"It is deeply to be regretted," the "Nippo" said, "that the Concession authorities have adopted such an uncompromising attitude, in the face of the Japanese authorities' desire to brighten up Chinese broadcasts and to maintain peace and order in the oc~ cupied areas'
Only about 2 stations are in operation in Shanghai now, as contrasted with about 40 before the outbreak of the hostilities, the daily reported.
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