Tokyo, July 2.
Recognition of the Nanking Government by five European nations Including Germany and Italy, metro~ Politan morning dailies agreed, was an event which marked a new epoch in the disposal of the China hostilities and the creation of a prosperity sphere in East Asia, 'The "Yomiuri" declared that -recognition would have a worldwide repercussion, because it indicated that the creation' of a New Order in East Asia was not merely a theory'or ideal, but an actuality, 'The daily declared that recognition by Bulgaria, Spain, Hungary and. France could' be expected in the near future, The editorial asserted: "The Japan-'Manchoukuo-China bloc now is recognized internationally as an axis for the creation of a New East Asia."
The "Kokumin" asserted that the task of the Nanking Government following its recognition by European nations was "abolition of foreign concessions" in Nanking-controlled China with the help of Japan, Recalling the fact that Prince Konoye repeatedly voiced Japan's willingness to return concessions _to China, the editorial declared, "The time is ripe for the Japanese government to announce conerete measures
once and for al to settle te problem Of concessions The "Kokumin" added that the abolition of concessions which had been "hotbeds of subversive activi. ties" would strengthen the Nanking Government's political power and im~ Prove conditions in the Nanking-
Agreeing with other morning dailies, the "Hochi" declared that recognition of the Nanking Government by the European Powers was a great blow to Chungking's inter~ national position, The paper, however, warned that Great Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union would continue their present relations with Chungking.
If these three Powers continued to refuse recognition of the Nanking Government, the "Hochi" said, the latter would hereatter "resolutely deal with Powers hostile to it since it is not obliged to respect their, interests in areas under its control."
The Paper further warned hostile Powers that if they were desirous of safeguarding their interests in the Nanking controlled areas, they would at least have to maintain normal diplomatic relations with the Nanking Government of Chin
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