Tokyo, Nov. 19. t of an Asia Develop-Board to serve as the central ental machinery for dealing ers affecting China was formally approved by the Cabinet yesterday.
The proposed agency, the creation of which will be referred to the Privy Council for approval, will aim to act as an argen for "conducting the long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction of China by mobilizing and ce-ordinating national resources so as to make the Chinese people realize the indispenssbility of their ce-operation with Japan in their joint efforts for establishing lasting peace in East Asia," according to an official statement.
Lieu. Gen. Heisuke Yan: gawa, who commanded the Japanese landing at Hangchow Bay last year, has been chosen to serve as secretary-general of the Borrd, which will be presided over by the Premier, who will be assisted by four vice-presi-Gents. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs, War, Navy and Finance will serve as ex-officio members.
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