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In these articles, which appeared in the "Nan Hua Jih Pao," a Hongkong daily, Mr. Wang Ching-wei is alleged to have criticized the Chinese commanders and troops in the present hostilities, and also to have expressed scepticism regarding the outcome of the war.
The statement emphasized that when the Chinese army advanced, withdrew or remained on the defensive, such action was in accordance with strategical necessity.
Commenting on Mr. Wang Ching-wei's references to the Sung and (Ming dynasties in comparison with the present time, the statement pointed out that these dynasties "were conquered by invaders because of the indecision on the part of Court officials, and also owing to traitors like Wang Peh-yen in the Ming Dynasty, and Ching Kuei in the Sung Dynasty, who sought peace."—Reuter
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