Tokyo, June 8.
Asserting that it is "difficult" to find reasons why Germany and Italy have not yet recognized the "National government of China at Nanking," the rightist newspaper "Kokumin" editorially declared today that recognition is necessary in order to strengthen the common front against the democracies.
Tf the two Powers "are sincere enough" to reciprocate for Japan's decision to recognize Croatia, as was ratified last night, they should definitely recognize the Nafking government at the earliest date, the "Kokumin" declared.
Since Japan's willingness to help bring about a "New Order in Europe" has been shown by the recognition of Croatia, there is no reason why the Axis should be reluctant to take a similar step toward the Wang Ching-wei government, the editorial claimed.
"New Orders" Inseparable The "Kokumin" significantly pointed out that the East Asiatic and European "New Orders" are inseparable for the purpose of overthrowing the old world order, like the "two wheele of a cart."
The paper asserted, "By urging recognition of the Nanking regime, we do not covet Axis sympathy, but wish to strengthen the common front against the Democracies." The editorial concluded by stating that Soviet Russia's recognition is also desirable, pointing out that such recognition by the U.SSR. wil be more effective than Italian-German recognition for the creation of a "New Order in East Asia."—Domel.
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