Chungking, Aug. 22, TIPHE announcement of the decision taken by Germany and the So to conclude a non-aggression pact has aroused the gloatest interest and speculation here, where it is the general opinion that Japan has been "duped.
Recently, it was hinted among that there had been a change in policy on the part of the German Government in the Far East, following the refusal of Japan to join the Axis military alliance.
At the same time, they said, Japan had been making use of the Axis in her aggression in the Far East, Japan had been, therefore, more a burden to the Axis than a help, and Germany tured towards Moscow for a new ally in Europe.
The dramatic announcement {rom Berlin more or less substantiates this talk here. Chinese circles are wateh-
Ing. closely future developments. in news of the impending signature of the German-Soviet_ Non-Aggression Pact, and the unanimous opinion expressed was that the rapprochement Would prove to be favourable to China in her war of resistance.
The "Central Daily News," offici organ of the Chinese Government, connection with the pact.
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