This argument, the former Deputy Executive of the Kuomintang said, was fallacious because, 1. If Japan intended to destroy China all she had to do was to continue fighting 2. The Konoye principles were not new, having been proposed several years ago, 3. China and Japan have a mutual goal.
4. Sino-Japanese relations deteriorated because of a vicious circle of mutual recriminations.
In conclusion Mr. Wang said: "I feel that there are two courses open to us today. One is to follow Gen. Chiang with his cry of resistance to the end, But his present forces are insufficient to resist Japan as well as opposing the Communists. Under present circumstances, even if he does not wish to follow the lead of the Communists, he will find it impossible. If we follow Gen. Chiang along this course, we shall sacrifice the entire nation and people for the sake of the Communists.
"Another course is to revive the teachings of the late Dr. Sun and to reinforce them with the reali that enmity should be dispelled: not fostered. We should try hard to treat Japan as a friend.
"First we shall restore Sino-Japanese peace.
"Second, we shall establish lasting peace in East Asia.
"Of the two courses open to us, one will destroy China and the Chinese race. The other will restore the prosperity of China and of East Asia. I have decided to follow the second route. I shall unite with persons of all parties and affiliations, as well as those without party ties but who are anxious for the fate of China, to march forward along this route.
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