FAR EASTERN POLICY.
NO CHANGE BY BRITAIN. ' . LONDON,. May 10. ! Addressing a deputation arranged bv the Cliina Campaign Committee and representing wide sections of British opinion the Foreign Under-Secretary (Mr It. A. Butler) reaffirmed that there had been no change in Britain’s Far-Eastern policy and Britain would continue to be guided by the NineRower Treaty and in the light of its obligations, Britain, would continue to recognise the Chungking Government as the national government of China and did not contemplate a recognition of Wang Ching-wei ; or- any other government. Other points raised in the discussion were the Tientsin silver, concerning which Mr Butler said there were negotiations pending in consultation with the Chinese Government, further cred its for China and the. possibility of help. for the Chinese’ industrial cooperative movement. . i
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 139, 13 May 1940, Page 9
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131FAR EASTERN POLICY. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 139, 13 May 1940, Page 9
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