"Japan does not transfer five divi-ions from North China to Northern Manchoukuo without good cause," declared military observer, well acquainted with the disputed area, in an interview with Reuter.
"This must seriously delay her plan of invadíüg Kansu and Shensi to cut China's communications win Russia. Tt seems very improbable that the Soviet wants a war with Japan, but she certainly does not want Japan to establish herself permanently in North and Central China. Now is a good time for creating a diversion, when Britain and America are showing signs of a-desire actively to assist China, The Soviet's policy is to keep Japan guessing," he added.—Reuter.
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