Chungking, July 7.
The latest international, developments reveal the crimes and designs of the aggressors and also increase the strength and collaboration of those who oppose them, declared General Chiang Kai-shek in a statement today addressed to the Chinese army and people, in which the Generalissimo expressed _confidence "that the collapse of Japan and her puppets will coincide with the collapse of the Axis Powers.
General Chiang appealed to the Chinese army and people to redouble their efforts to prepare a counter-offensive, emphasizing the need for national unity and increased fighting strength. the German recognition of the puppet regime, We are confident, however. that this does not represent the wishes of the German people, But it Is noteworthy that Germany and Ttaly waited 14 months before extending recognition to Nanking. showing that there must be a motive behind the new move."—Reuter,
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