"This decision is to be made by the Chinese leaders concerned", he} declared. "One look at Chinese' histery, however, will indicate which ally ig, 0 be" chosen "the materi'
With the restoration of peace, he continued, China will be an indepen-out state, enjoying 2 status of full equality with Japan.
"The Government will recognize the new regime in China when the (we Administrations are merged and demonstrate their capacity for ruling the country as a Central Government, he added.
Japan, he relierated, hax no terilorial ambitions in China, "It China and Japan ce-operate economically," he declared, "there will be no need for any territory".
Foreign capital, Mr. Hirota said, will be. "greatly welcomed" in the development of China's economic potentialities.
Trade Obstacles Abolished The obstacles to trade now existing in North China, he predicted, will be done away with the establish= ment of firm authority in the region.
Reforms in the Chinese tariff schedule, he said, were necessitated bby the urgent need for the rehabilition of North China, japan", Mr. Hirota declared, "can-remain indifferent to Soviet ald China, However, it seems to me Mhat Russia as not' given China assistance to the extent desired by the believe that the Soviet authorities will sooner or later reconsider their attitude on the matter of armed id-to our foe.'
Britain's recent accord with Italy ud her impending negotiations with germany, Mr, Hirota said, indicate} that London is coming closer to the anti-Communist Pact, 'The Anglo-French accord, saded, has contributed to the siabiliation' of beice in Europe, and thus!
the peace of the world—Domei.
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