Chungking, Aug. 24 "Asked for comment on' the possible effects of the present international situation, well-informed Chinese quarters' here remark "We do not know what to expect."
Tt is doubted, however, if Japan ould really attempt to capture Hong-cong.
Japan, it is believed, was ready to. exert pressure on Britain in the Far East before the announcement of the German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact Dut the latest developments in Europe may completely change the situation.
At the same UUme, it is believed that Japan may make use of Britain's difficult position in Europe, and threaten Hongkong in an attempt to Induce Britain to come to terms with Jher in the Far East, and revive the Even if such an attempt should be made, it is generally considered that {the Japanese may try to seize Kowloon, but that they will leave Hongkong proper alone—Reuter.
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