Peiping, May 14.
As a result of negotiations between Chinese, Japanese and Manchoukuo authorities, a definite understanding has been established regarding the North China food situation.
Chinese sources report that the Manchoukuo authorities have promised to supply North China with 100,000 tons of miscellaneous grains during the present year and that the Mengchiang authorities have promised to supply some 70000 tons during the same period.
Chinese circles express optimism over the food situation in North China. In exchange for the imported foodstuffs North China is expected to export coal and cotton on a barter basis.—Reuter.
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