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The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Chinese Legation57

Nanking, January 9, 1933.

Marshal Chang Hsiao-Liang, in an interview given to Chinese and foreign correspondents, declared:

“Since international peace efforts appear to have ceased to be effective, I see no way to maintain peace and protect China except through sacrificing our lives and blood.”

  1. Copy of telegram transmitted to the Department by the Chinese Legation on January 9.↩