In reviewing events of the past two years, Vice-Aümiral Oikawa said "Ever since the conflict started the China Seas Fleet has been closely ce-operating with the Japanese Expeüitionary Forces to Chind in many successful attacks upon the Chinese army—in air campaigns, in the blockade of the China sea coast and in advancing up the rivers of China.
"At present the China Seas Fleet has under its control several thousand miles of Chinese sea coast and strategic islands the Yangtze River, Pearl River and other important rivers and lakes, and strategic bases on the rivers and lakes.
"We are determined to destroy the resistance of the Chinese army and cut off its military supply routes.
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