Szechuen with a population of 52903269 an area of 431,309 square kilometres, and a wealth of unexplored natural resources should claim the title of the richest province in China, says Mr. Shan Pao Chang, in his article on the Chengtu-Chungking Railway, the question is how to transform such potentialities into actualities. In the construction of this railway, commenced on June 1, 1937. the Chinese Government have found the key which will unlock Szechuen's chest of economic Paris, Feb. 9.
The Bourse closed firm to-day following a favourable opening that was influenced by the declarations yesterday of the Finance Minister, M. Marchandeau, by signs of international relaxation and by the firmness of New York and certain raw material markets. Some profit taking was noted during the session on foreign shares, however, which had slight repercussion on French stocks. Nevertheless, gains chalked up during the session were retained at closing, and in the case of some local groups were appreciable.—Havas.
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