Innumerable problems have been created, both in connection with the accommodation of the excess population and with regard to the food-supply. Whilst every vacant house—and there were quite a number in 1936—has been occupied, new constructions have gone up with lightning speed as have industrial enterprises, large and small, which moved from their previous locations im Japanese-occupied territory. It was for this reason, and for the purpose of safe-guarding the residential districts of the Concession, that a few months ago, industrial, semi-industrial and residential areas were created, whilst special consideration was taken of the matsheds which had'to be built In order to accommodate destitute refugees from the Interior.
Whether or not the present population will be maintained in the Concession, after the conclusion of the ino-Japanese hostilities, is difficult to say although it is significant that notwithstanding the fact that there has been no actual fighting since November, 19: and that the Japanese authorities have encouraged Chinese farmers to return to their homes in Japanese-occupied territories, the Concession's population has increased steadily,
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