Berlin, Dec. 16, Sino-German cultural and economic ce-operation was advocated today by the new Chinese Ambassador to the Reich, Dr. Chen Chieh, when he presented his credentials to the Fuehrer, Herr Adolf Hitler, this afternoon.
Herr Hitler, in his reply to the new envoy's address, also emphasized Possibilities of such ce-operation between the two countries.
Dr. Chen presented his credentials in the presence of Dr. Otton Meissner, head of the Presidential Chancellery. The ceremony that took place today had been delayed for some time be-Cause of certain passages in—Dr. Chen's speech which were considered "offending" to Japan. These passages were deleted.
The Chinese envoy stated today: "China òn the one hand, with natural riches and with a desire for pacific recovery, and Germany on the other, with technical and scientific experience, might become complementary.
"The Chinese rulers and people believe that this situation affords possibilities for a favourable development of our relations.
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