The Archive · 1938

MR. HSU SHIH-YING

FOR HANKOW

Ambassador to Tokyo Not to Return to Shanghai Mr. Hsu Shih-ying, Ambassador to Tokyo, will not land here but will Proceed to Hongkong in the Empress of Asia, which sails from Japan tomorrow, it was reported in local Chinese circles here yesterday.

The returning Chinese Ambassador, who will be accompanied by Mr. Huang Po-tu, secretary, and six others attached to the embassy, will most probably take an aeroplane in Hongkong on his way to Hankow where he will report on the embassy affairs to Dr. Wang Chung-hui, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chinese consulates in Japan have not been able to carry on their normal routine ever since the outbreak of the hostilities, it was reported. Their closure is expected to be decided after' the interview between Chinese Ambassador and the Foreign Minister in Hankow.

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