The Archive · 1941

Nanking Celebrates Anniversary

trend oF New Teas Nanking, Mar, 30.

Ili observing the rst anniversary the establishment of the Nanking Government, President Wang Ching-wel, in a one-hour radio speech over a nationwide hook-up, reviewed the activities of the Nanking government during the past year and reaffirmed its determination to cooperate with Japan for the establishment of a ce-prosperity sphere in Greater East Asia, Describing the Sino-Japanese basic treaty signed on November 30 of last year as marking a new epoch in the history of East Asia, President Wang declared, "With this treaty as a basis for all our activities, we embarked On the great task of reconstructing China and bringing peace to East Asia.

"Certain elements in China, particularly those in (Chungking, still continue to ignore. our policies as well as ideals for the establishing of a ce-prosperity sphere in East Asia, and are carrying out a policy which is contrary to the will of our people."

With the entire city bedecked in bunting and the White-Sun-in-the-Blue-Sky flags and their peace pennants, celebrations marking the anniversary were formally observed in an impressive ceremony held at the Ceremonial Hall at 9,30 o'clock this morning with the attendance of Mr. Wang Ching-wei, and other high Chinese officials and military leaders, Also present at the ceremony were representatives from North China, Hankow and Canton, Standing before a large portrait of the late Dr, Sun Yat-sen, Father of the Chinese Republic, Mr. Wang delivered an anniversary speech in which he extensively reviewed the achievements during the past one year of the National Government in the political, economics,' cultural and military fields, He also clarified the future course of the Nanking Government, The address which lasted nearly an hour was broadcast.—Domei.

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