JAPAN AND CHINA
EFFECTS OF THE BOYCOTT.
(Per Press Association).. (Received January 22y 11.45. a.m.)
TOKIO, January 18
A phenomenal drop in Japanese exports hus occurred since the armistice. The balance of trade is now against Japan to the extent of about two hundred million yen. This is due to the Chinese boycott and the opening of the world's markets. '
■Ex-Prime Minister Count Okuma, interviewed, said that Japan does not desire to menace China, and does- not intend to permit others to obtain unwarranted rights there. Japan dooms it proper to desire the economic and commercial development of China, anci the nations should co-operate in such development.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XL, Issue 9210, 22 January 1920, Page 5
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