Berlin, Jan. 17.
Contrary to reports published abroad that Germany and Italy had decided to recognize the "provisional Chinese government" set up by the Japanese in Peiping, Trans-Ocean learns from informed quarters here that no such intention exists on the part of Germany.
it is pointed out that Germany maintains diplomatic relations with the Chinese national government and has made no preparations to change this state of affairs. It is stressed that it would be impossible to accredit diplomatic representatives to the second Chinese government simaltaneously.
In this connection it is also emphasized in German political circles that German; no diplomatic representative Manchoukuo.—Trans-Ocean.
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