The ceaseless efforts of the Government are being directed, on the basic principles of our national polity, toward the adjustment of foreign relations, the strengthening of national defence, assurance of the livelihood of the home front population and all other phases of the administration of State affairs.
The Government accordingly are determined especially to undertake the following in the immediate future, in view of the present serious situation:
1. With settlement of the China Affair as its pivotal policy, the Government intend to deal with complex and delicate international developments by firmly maintaining the independent position of the Empire and to strive steadfastly for the replenishment of armaments and the development of the fundamental strength of the nation. By concentrating domestic and external measures toward this end, the Government expect to establish the solidarity between Japan and Manchoukuo and to bring about new relations between Japan and China.
2. For the settlement of the China Affair, there exists an immutable policy which was decided on some time ago. In view of the declining influence of the Chiang Kai-shek régime, and in consideration of the establishment of a new central Government in China in the not distant future, the Government will render positive
assistance in the establishment of the new régime and will further endeavour to bring about a complete settlement of the China Affair through proper and timely steps.
3. In the light of the recent international tension, the Government will speed the execution of plans for the expansion of productive power, in order to achieve self-sufficiency in materials vital for national defence, and at the same time will strengthen and adjust the organization pertaining to foreign trade to meet the new circumstances.
With regard to the expansion of productive power and various other economic undertakings, the Government intend to formulate a comprehensive programme covering Japan, Manchoukuo and China, and to effect its smooth execution.
4. The Government plan to achieve the speedy adjustment and strengthening of the national general mobilization structure, to create a system for guiding and steering the course of general mobilization and effect complete mobilization of materials, thorough price control and the adjustment of the supply and demand of labour.
5. The Government intend to take appropriate measures for the renovation of their administrative machinery, the civil service system and other institutions, and also for improvement in the manner of their operation, in consideration of the fact that the practical enforcement of the principle of cooperation between the Government and the people in all matters relating to national administration, the assurance of closer relations and collaboration among various Government agencies and the swift and orderly dispatch of business are urgent requirements at this time.