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Includes: Appendix. Reorganisation and progress in Manchukuo, series of articles from the Manchester Guardian, The Japanese Grip, Suppression of Banditry, Reorganising the Railways, New Industrial Enterprises, The Anglo-Japanese Cotton Discussions, text of the exchanges between the two sides. The Annual Dinner December 13th 1933. Residence of the Ambassador, speech by the Hon. Alexander Cadogan, development of communications, address by H.E. Kuo Tai-Chi, Sino-British trade. The Annual General Meeting, effects of the establishment of Manchukuo, administrative improvements in China, Extra-Settlement roads in Shanghai, O.M. Green on China and the dangers of communism, what can the UK do to help China. General survey: The Tanku Armistice, rebellion in Fukien, resolution for convening a National People’s Congress, inability of the Central Government to assert its authority over the whole of the Republic, Japanese cross the Great Wall, South-West Political Council sands protest to the United Nations over the terms of the Tanku truce, Central Government denies the accusations, Canton [Guangzhou] supports Feng Yu-hsiang and rebuts Chiang Kai-shek's call for co-Operation against Japan. The Wheat Loan: T.V. Soong arranges loan of $50,000,000 for the purchase of cotton and wheat, ratified by Legislative Yuan despite opposition of the South, which nevertheless demanded a share. Position in North China: Political and military manoeuvring of Feng, Japanese occupation of areas inside the wall, Peking [Beijing] Shanhaikwan [Shanhaiguan] railway resumes, Campaign against Reds: the South co-operates in anti-Red moves, Reds establish Szechuan-Shensi Provincial Soviet. Resignation of T.V. Soong: Soong visits London after the World Economic Conference, rumours of loan flotation in London, figures of estimated revenue and expenses for the twelve months to July 1933 show deficit of $148 million excluding military expenses, start of negotiations with Japan to supplement the Tanky armistice, T.V. Soong resigns believed due to personal disagreement with Chiang on account of his inability to limit military expenses, Dr H.H. Kung takes over, agreement with Japan on through railway service Peking [Beijing] to Mukden and retrocession of Shanhaikwan. The Fukien revolt: believed part of alliance with the South-west Council against Chiang Kai-shek, revolt collapses and leader’s refuge in Hongkong, British destroyers stand by at Foochow, Central Executive Committee meets in Nanking [Nanjing], and T.V. Soong remains vice-chairman of the National Economic Council, reduction in the American Wheat Loan and its allocation. Return of Shanhaikwan: February 10th Shanhaikwan and March 4th Kupeikow Pass returned to China. Hsinking and Tibet: Declaration of independent Moslem republic at Kashgar, attack on the British Consulate. Death of the Dalai Lama, despatch of a Chinese Commissioner, Nanking [Nanjing] appoints the Panchen Lama a member of its Tibetan and Mongolian Commission. National Economic Council and the League: appointment of technical advisers by the League and the modernisation of China's administrative system. Road Construction: program of road building, opening of government radio station at Chenju (Shanghai). The Boxer Indemnity: Utilisation of the funds and powers of the Board of Trustees, article on the Canton [Guangzhou] Hankow [Hankou] Railway, joint scholarship scheme of the China Association and the FBI. Shanghai Affairs: the Extra-Settlement roads, negotiations disturbed by the Japanese position, dispute over factory inspection, the Shanghai District Court and the administration of justice. Appointment of Sir Miles Lampson as HM Ambassador to Egypt, Sir Alexander Cadogan being appointed Envoy and Minister at Peking [Beijing]. Events in Manchuria: negotiations with the Soviet for the purchase of the Chinese Eastern Railway, claim of the Russo-Asiatic Bank, conference with the United States. New railway construction affecting the Chinese Eastern Railway and plans for industrial development. Enthronement of Pu Yi. HM G. and the question of recognition, British Consular officers, British Trade Marks in Manchukuo. Status of British subjects, kidnapping of British marine officers, expulsion of Mr Lenox-Simpson, abolition of extrality. Trade in 1931-1933, statistics excluding Manchuria for 1933, China's adverse balance. British capital in China, comparison with American and Japanese investments. Silver, nett export. Import statistics. China's revenue and foreign loans. Work of the Committee: Hongkong Foreshore and Sea Bed Works Bill, Mails via Siberia, Chinese Civil Code-responsibility of partners for liabilities. Registration of Foreign Companies. Minister's residence in China, removal from Peking [Beijing]. Scholarships for Chinese Students. The Institute of Pacific Relations, proceedings. International Chamber of Commerce, currency stabilisation.
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