Life is a constant progression and growth; conditions change from time to time. The relations prevailing between nations are regulated in accordance with these changes. It is in conformity with such actualities that Japan is exerting her utmost efforts for the concrete manifestation of international justice and the firm establishment of peace among mankind.
Now that a new Central Government of China has been established and the construction of a renascent China has begun, the Japanese Government wish to offer their congratulations. For the development of the new Government, the Japanese Government will render their wholehearted cooperation and support, in accordance with their repeated declarations.
It is Japan's earnest expectation that the other Powers will come to a clear understanding of this solemn reality, and will forthwith contribute toward the establishment of peace in East Asia.
What Japan asks of China is that she make complete her independence and her freedom on the basis of moral principles; that she proceed, in cooperation with Japan, toward the construction of a new order in East Asia, thereby participating in the resulting progress and prosperity.
In order that Japan and the other countries of East Asia may preserve their existence, it is only natural that she should show special concern and desire for the development and utilization of the resources of China. Japan has no intention, however, of excluding such peaceful economic activities of third Powers as conform with the new situation in that part of the world. On the contrary, it is her desire to cooperate with these Powers and to share with them the benefits of international amity. It is for this reason that Japan, despite the abnormal conditions arising out of continued military operations, has endured many disadvantages in order to protect the rights and interests of third Powers. The Japanese Government are confident that the New China will pursue a similar policy.
A renascent China has just set out on the road to progress; a new development is about to commence in East Asia. So long,
however, as the remaining pro-Communist and anti-Japanese forces fail to awaken from their illusions, Japan will not lay down her arms; nor will she relax her vigilance and her firm determination to surmount any obstacles that may arise in the future.