Tokyo, June 18.
T completely the terms of the Sino-Japanese basic treaty signed IHE Nanking Government is exert ing consistent efforts to fulfil
on November 30, 1940, Mr. Wang Ching-wei, who is now visiting Japan, declared in his first statement since his arrival to the Japanese people.
"The purpose of my visit to Japan," Mr. Wang Ching-wei con! ued, "is io tender an expression of gratitude for the goodwill of your country which has been supporting my coun. ly, as well as an exchange of views with your Government authorities regarding various fundamental ques? tions requiring the ce-operation el our two countries."
Declaring that he had been honoured in having an audi the Emperor and Empre of Japan, he said he was profoundly moved by His Majesty who, "in his solicitude for the future of my country and East Asia, was so gracious as to have recorded me words of encouragement.
"I intend to call on your Government authorities from tomorrow and fully to exchange opinions with them, and at the same time to express my innermost thoughts to the people of your country.
"I do not hesitate to declare that in my country both Government and people are equally exerting consistent efforts for realization of the three principles, good-neighbour ly and amicable relations, joint defence against Communism and economic ce-operation declared previously by Prime Minister Konoye, and to fulfil completely the terms of the basic treaty between Japan and China and ihe joint declaration of Japan, Manchoukuo and China whicif were con-eluded last year. They are thereby endeavouring to bring about general n peace and carry out their responsibil-Sy for the establishment of a new order in East Asia and thus establish permanent peace in East Asia and contribute toward peace in the world.
ince landing in Kobe, I have been enthusiastically welcomed and the special courtesy of the Imperial Household and the cordiality of the people accorded me have ^n impression which I shall never forget throughout the rest of my lif and for which I desire to express my profound thanks."—Reuter.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.