Mr, Kawagoe did not believe that) the Communists operating in the southwestern part of Shansi would succeed in penetrating the eastern art of the province. "If they do." he added, "the Hopei-Charhar Politi cal Council will open a punitive campaign against them. If the situation becomes serious, the Japanese Garrison in north China cannot ignore it."
There are "not a few" Chinese, the Ambassador said, who appreciate Japan's political and economic power, and "Believe in the inevitably relying upon Japan." He regretted th presence of "some pollielane who still misunderstand Japan's policies."
"China at present lacks selentifie knowledge," he concluded." With economic. and. technical guidance, China, I believe, can confidently expect future progress and maintenance of friendly relations with nelghbouring nations."
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