The Archive · 1940

Wang Agreement Useless

Declaring that the conclusion of a secret agreement between Japan and Mr. Wang Ching-wei would never solve problems affecting the twq countries, but would only further the Chinese peoples determination carry on the war of resistance, the "Ta Kung Pao" says "China has always had sympathetic understanding of Japan's aspirations. Even when her military adventure in China collapses, the Japanese nation as such will remain. Japan's policy, however, must be based on her historical and geographical conditions, which favour the development of her fishing and shipping trade and industries, as well as international come. merce.

"It China wins in this war," the paper asserts, "Japan need not fear Chinese retaliation, for China is only fighting for her territorial sovereignty, not against economic ce-operation, with Japan. She will not recognize Japan's special rights in China, but she must consider historical and geographical conditions between the two countries.

"It Japan's industrial and commer-Mterprises secure proper expan-the "Ta Kung Pao" concludes, "her population problem will be automatically solved. The nations bordering on the Pacific are all young and vigorous, while the modern advancement in communications will bring them closer to each other

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