The Japanese military authorities it was further learned, will take similar steps with regard to other buildings which have been transferred to third Power nationals.
The Japanese Government, it was pointed out, has declared that it will mot recognize any contract entered into between a person, or persons, or a legal body, with the Kuomintang Government.
The transfer of Kuomintang perties to German and Italian int by General Chiang Kai-shek, it was declared, was effected with two thoughts in mind, first, to undermine the Berlin-Rome-Tokyo axis, and secondly, to add to the financial resources of the Nationalist government.
General Chiang, it was pointed out, decided that by transferring these perties to German and Italian interests, the Japanese authorities would encounter great difficulties in securing [some settlement, especially in view of the fact that Germany, Italy and Japan are allied under the terms of the anti-Comintern pact—Domei.
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