The Archive · 1938

Japanese Trade Pours Into North China

Hankow Issues Official Figures Emphasizing Predominance of Nipponese Imports Over "Those of All Other Foreign Powers w, June 1. value of the principal articles imported into Tientsin, Chinwangtao, Lungkow, Chefoo and Weihaiwei during the first quarter of 1938 indicate in a striking manner, says an official statement issued here today, "how. Japan is monopolizing the import trade for-North China following her military occupation of the area."

For cotton piece-goods (grey), the statement says, the total imports were valued at $11,003, of which Japan (including Korea, Kwantung and Formosa) accounted for $9,617, the United States $1,211, and Germany $174, white or dyed cotton piece-goods the total imports were $337,380, made up principally as follows:

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