DEFENCE AGAINST ATTACK BY JAPAN

Press, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 26039, 16 February 1950, Page 5

DEFENCE AGAINST ATTACK BY JAPAN

(N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) (Rec. 9 p.m.) LONDON, February 15. The Peiping radio announced to-day that the Soviet Union and the Cmnese Communist Government had signed a 30-year treaty of friendship and alliance in Moscow. The treaty provides that Russia and China will undertake jointly all necessary measures at their disposal to prevent any repetition of aggression and violation of the peace by Japan or any other State which directly or indirectly would unite with Japan in acts of aggression. In the event of one party’ to the treaty being attacked by Japan or anv State allied with her, the other party will immediately tender military or other aid with all the means at its disposal.

The parties likewise declare their readiness to take part in all international actions which have as their object the assurance of peace and security throughout the world, and will completely devote their energies to the speediest realisation of these objects.

The undertake, in a spirit of friendship and cooperation, and in accordance with the principles of equality, to develop and strengthen economic and cultural ties between the Soviet Union and China, and to render each other every possible economic aid. The parties declare their respect for each other’s sovereignty, and guarantee non-intervention in each other’s internal affairs.