Under the auspices of the China Institute of International Relations, the Pan-Pacific Association of China, and the Institute of Social and Economic Research, a new publication called "The China Quarterly" has made its bow. The editorial notice indicates that the purpose of this new publication is to Serve as a medium for the reflection of different points of view sent in by its contributors. 'The general purpose is to promote friendly relations with all nax Hlonalities 'In' the countries on the Pacific, to eutivate a better under standing of the problems Involved, to further peaceful relationships, and to present to the public objective know-Jedge based -on impartial invest tions. The first Issue contains an article on international financial development by Mr. P. T. Chen, who Sets himself to discover whether China can. achieve national unification through an effective programme of financial and economic reconstruc tlon.""Mr." Chen comes to the con: clusion that "the preparation of Schemes is not enough: there must be education of the Chinese people in the wisdom and benefits of modern methods of finance: a civil service mirist be established, experienced in administration, "yet imbued with revolutionary idealism"; civil control of military authority should be established, and a national economy created to sult China's conditions and needs. This comprehensive statement supported by a _suecinet account recent political and economic history. Other articles include Mr. Yuen-li Liang's examination of the position of Manchouko. Mr. J. Powell surveys Russo-Japanese 1 ation ships ina thoughtful article which lucidly outlines recent devel lopments. Japan's advance in the Far East is examined by Mr. P. C. Kuo, and China's banking progress the last ten years is reviewed by Mr. Stonelake Y. P. Young. Mr. ¥. C. Koo's memorandum to. the Ameri: can Economic Mission on Silver, with statistical graphs, is reproduced, Mr. J. Earl Baker authoritatively discussed rural rehabilitation; Dr. F.C. Yen treats of recent developments in medical education in China; Mr. S. Yao supplies an economic survey for the first halt of the present ye This first number is an exceptionally workmanlike volume and provides a mass of information on current political and economic conditions in China.
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