Formosa must "effectively assume the role as base for Japan's southward expansion." Mr. Naoki Hoshino, Minister-witliout-Portfolio and concurrently President of the Planning Board, stated on the eve of his de-for home after visiting lations Hainan Island and Formosa since March 20.
Undustrial activities of Formosa reached a saturation point due to the limited area of the island, Mr, Hoshino said, He added that complete development of Hainan Island was just starting, but he believed the development of the island would be comparatively easy, if Japanese experiences in Formosa would be utilized Domei
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