In Sinkiang, Sir Stafford did not see the Governor, who was ill, but he had talks with high officials of the province.
Although most friendly relations were maintained with Russia, who was said to be giving a great deal of technical assistance in the development of Sinkiang, he declared, both the Goverhor and officials of the Sinkiang Government insisted upon the maintenance of Sinkiang as an integral part of China and were most desirous that China should win the conflict with Japan.
Former trouble between Mohammedans and Chinese, he went on, had been settled, with complete civil and religious equality granted to all races, including White Russians, who were at present allowed exactly the same rights as Chinese citizens.
Sinkiang was now embarking on its second three-year plan for the development of light industries, educational facilities, agriculture, and transportation, Sir Stafford Cripps added.—Reuter,
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