The Archive · 1941

Nanking to Celebrate Axis Recognition

Civilian bodies in Nanking are reported by the new regime's press to be planning to hold a mammoth celebration meeting on July i8 in connection with the recognition of the new regime the Axis powers. which are said to be eight in number. A preparatory meeting was held three days ago under the auspices of the Social Movement Guidance Committee.

Tt was decided at that meeting that ment by Germany and Other Powers." Representatives will be selected by all public bodies in Nanking for the meeting which will be held in the People's Meeting Hall. cerebral haemorrhage Tokyo, July 9., [us Japanese Government foresees sharp curtailment Japanese-American trade as the present world war progresses and is seeking new markets to replace the fading American market, according to Japanese business circles, The main attention of officials and businessmen seeking new markets has been turned to India, the South Seas, China and French Indo-China. The Japanese hope to supply Indian spindles with Japanese raw silk and a Japanese "floating fair" now is touring the South Seas in an effort to find buyers for Japanese manufactured goods,

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