Washington, Oct. 29.
The rumours of peace talks between China and Japan were termed completely unfounded by Dr. Hu Shih, {he new Chinese Ambessador to the United States, in a statement to the press today following the ceremony in which he handed his credentials to President Roosevelt.
There are good reasons for being certain that the Chinese people and Government will continue their defensive war for an indefinite period until an honourable and just peace can be assured," he added.
China, he continued, cannot rely upon aid from Soviet Russia who is being kept busy by the Reich along her western frontiers and by the domestic situation.—Havas. evolved with, and have in turn prompted the development of civilization."
The President said that Dr, Hu Shih's literary fame and wide associations in the United States have em-mently qualified him to promote understanding between China and the United States.
"Therefore," the President said, "I especially welcome your assurance tnat it will be your pleasure and duty to endeavour to strengthen the ties of friendship and cultural relationships which for so long have existed between China and the United States "In your endeavour you will find {he Government ready to ce-operate heartily."
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