CHINESE ARMIES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 23 October 1942, Page 2

CHINESE ARMIES

> PREPARATIONS FOR COUNTER OFFENSIVE "ALLIED VICTORY CERTAIN,” SAYS CHTANG (Rec. 11.5 a.m.) Chungking, Oct. 22. The Chinese armies are making all J possible preparations for a counter-of- ; tensive against Japan, declared Genera] | Chiang Kai-Shek, addressing the People’s Political Council. "The Japanese have reached the peak of their offensive power and are now on the decline and an Allied victory is certain. Since the outbreak of the Pacific war we and our Allies have been fighting jointly with a fresh war banner which we wiil not lay down until all the aggressors are disarmed.” General Chiang Kai-shek drew four conclusions from the progress of the conflict: Firstly, Axis strength is taxed to breaking point; secondly, the longer the war goes on the more dangerous the enemy’s position will become; thirdly, increasing Allied production and manpower ensure victory; and fourthly, the more China sacrifices now the more freedom and the higher moral position she will enjoy after the war. President Linsen told the session, which is the first of a ten-day meeting: “We not only want to defeat the East Asia aggressor, but the whole aggressors of the bloc and establish a new world order based on justice and lasting peace.” The entire diplomatic corps heard the speeches. Referring to extraterritorial and other rights which the United States and Britain promised to relinquish. General Chiang Kai-shek said treaties should be abolished during and not after a war. The whole world % must recognise that China should enjoy absolutely equal rights in the family of nations to guarantee security to mankind and promote China’s contribution to civilisation. —P.A.