The Archive · 1940

Economic Aggression

The agreements show that Japan, while adopting a defensive policy in military operations, is vigorously pushing ahead her economic aggression in China. China at present must strive for military success, to be followed by an economic victory," the "Ta Kung Pao" adds.

The "Sao Tang Pao," official organ of the Chinese army, declares that the alleged agreements will convince the Chinese and third Powers that Japanese ambitions know no limits unless stopped by armed. resistance.

The "Ching Times" warns Chinese, as well as third Powers, of the seriousness of these alleged agreements.

"These agreements," says the "Central Daily News," official organ of the Government, "reveal that Japanese announcements of respect for China's sovereign rights and interests of third Powers in China are pure lies." wei and Mr. Liang Hung-chih, head of the Nanking "Reformed Government."—Reuter.

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