"There is much similarity in the physical appearances of Hongkong and Chungking, both being hilly and surrounded by water. Though the base of Chinese resistance is not confined to one place, yet politically Chungking represents war-time China, Only in Chungking can one see the greatness of China at war. Only in Chungking can one formulate an accurate forecast of China's future.
In cheap cotton uniforms worn out shoes, and proud displays of the Chi-one sees vitality, firmness.
Interests come There Peiping, Mar. 8.
'The spotlight locally' has. shifted from political affairs to the economic situation, and even. the forthcoming Central Political Conference at. Nane ing. at which the future political status of North China will possibly be decided, cannot obscure or even rival the serious and rapidly worsening food situation.
Despite all efforts by the authorities, the food situation shows all signs of developing into a major tragedy, a wonder that the Chinese are able to exist at all under present conditions.
According to the latest aggres, costs: for a family tice 8 much Subsist on. the. meanest fare' as its monthly Income." Already there have been near riots fa Peiping.
Hundreds are gathering daily a food shops. The most iragle stents are. witnessed as crowds of "halts tarving Chinese, including women ud children, father" in the: hupa of Purchasing food, which is either non. isto of salina exorbitant pies, the hands of unseruputo Peiping, Mar. 11 the Gentral Pouileal Conferetiee Although it is reported locally that
Nanking, at which the political future et North China may be de-fided, wit! open tomorrow, att the Sapatese-controlled chinese press here is welcoming the. forthcoming inauguration of te eeptsal regime the beginning of a "olden area for Peiping. Chinese," the populace shows litle tnterest'in the event. field for cynical views or Tumours. There is no talk of control. In other words, Chu represents free China.
"Much tribute must be pald to the Chinese press in Hongkong. In foreign countries war correspondents either get fame or fortune oF both, but in China war correspondents got neither fame nor fortune. They ght for national interests. The Chinese press in this war of resistance has itx glorious place. at Chungking from Hong-the conclusion that Chungking is an important factor {in the present prosperity and security fof Hongkong, whose future depends fon the victory of Chungking. The Solution of European troubles. and Csiablishment of world peace must depend on Chungki
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