The Archive · 1934

China Better Understood

He was gratified to note, said MIN. Quo, that the Chinese situation we. being closely watched and increas ingly understood In. England, evidenced in both the press' and Parliament. dozen years ago, British ant American statesmanship collaborated at Washington to give treaty force to the conviction that id unitest chi for peace and prosperity in the Far East The Chinese National Government was, he continued, steadfastly pursue Ing its reconstruction programme and rea in the Chinese Republic, wh the whole world's need of equitable markets was ever becoming greater.

An. urgent requirement" for both Chinn and the world was a re-afrmotion of the inviolability of the twin principles of China's. integrity and the equal opportunity of all na-Ulons to trade in China embodied in the Nine-Power Treaty.

'The time seems to be at hand," Mr, Quo Tal-chi declared, "for Brit leh' and American statesmen to wke the lead to support the principles established In. 1922 at Washington."

Viscount "Hailsham made a very friendly and sympathetic reply sith out touching upon the diplomatic Issues raised. by Mr. Quo.

said he greatly admired what the Chinese Government was doing fand expressed pleasure at meeting the members of the two Chinese missions. He hoped they would obtala everything they desired. Reuter.

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