New York, Nov. 2.
"The present Sino-Japanese conflict could easily become a world war," declared Mr. Takaishi, director of the Tokyo "Nichi Nichi," when interviewed as he passed- through New York on his way to Europe.
He believes that if the conflict continues, the USSR. will take a part. Germany will then aid Japan, France would aid the Soviet, -and the other nations would follow.
"Japan will not shrink, from fighting the Soviet if it becomes necessary," he asserted, According to Mr. Takaishi, following a victory in China, Japan will demand:—
Cello of the anti-Japanese policy Extension of the demilitarized zone Surrounding the international areas im Shanghai; a Recognition by China of Manchukuo; man economic and commercial arrange-Peacefully with China.
Japan has no territorial designs in China, he affirmed, and does not intend to found, another Manchukuo in North China Havas.
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