It may be natural for Europeans and Americans to follow this line of thought. The main reason for the obstinate prolongation of hostilities, which Gen. Chiang Kai-shek has not yet abandoned, is the acceptance of this belief which is still held by Europeans and Americans. The Chinese leader apparently thinks that the longer his regime resists Japan, the weaker Japan will become eco-nominally, and that eventually Japan can be crushed.
Mr. Chamberlain's statement in the House of Commons may have been intended for home consumption. Also, however, it may be regarded as representing the idea generally held abroad that Japan can do little without borrowing money from Britain or the United States.
Now the fact of the matter is that
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