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Includes: Preface. Principal events of the year, rebellion in the South-West, detention of Chiang Kai-shek in Shensi and relations with Japan. Domestic Politics. Dispute with the South-West over loss of revenue from opium and refusal to hand over silver withdrawn from circulation. Minor skirmishes followed by drastic administrative changes bringing the area under Nanking [Nanjing] control. Official opening of the Canton [Guangzhou]-Hankow [Hankou] railway. Election to Council of the League of Nations. Canton [Guangzhou] and Hongkong. Chiang Kai-Shek meets Governor of Hongkong on Shameen [Shamian], Governor and Mayor of Canton [Guangzhou] visit Hongkong. Capture of Chiang Kai-shek. Communist proposal for the formation of an all-China Parliament rejected by Chiang, suggested reasons for his detention. Relations with Japan. Anti-communist policy. Smuggling in North China, British Chamber in Shanghai cables protest over loss of trade and customs revenue affecting loan servicing, Manchukuo and Japan recognise the East Hopei autonomous regime, Japanese steamers seized by Customs, numerous anti-Japanese incidents culminate in the landing of Japanese marines in Chapei [Zhabei]. Sino-Japanese negotiations, complications introduced by events in Suiyuan, Japanese forces help Mongol irregulars who are repulsed with capture of Paling miao. Talks in Nanking [Nanjing] break down. Chinese version of negotiations, air traffic agreement, customs tariff, control of Koreans, employment of Japanese advisers, suppression of anti-Japanese activities, Manifesto issued by Central Executive Committee. Reconstruction, Finance and Trade. Review. Financial deficit, Currency Reform, Central Reserve Bank, sales of silver to USA, Note issue, subsidiary currency, effect on prices and production. Customs returns and balance of payments. Salt Revenue and loan services. Appointment to the Embassy of a representative of the Export Credits Guarantee Dept. Railways. Construction, use of British Indemnity funds, new foreign construction loans, progress reports. Conditions in Japan. Policies of the new government, statements on international relations including China, Court Martial sentences, the London Naval Treaty, seven point proposals for 'stabilising the peoples livelihood and encouragement of trade etc.' Agreement with Germany. Claimed objective 'guarding against Communist International', approval of budget by Cabinet allocating 47% of expenditure to Army and Navy provoked strong objection in the Diet and Upper House, Cabinet resigns, new Cabinet reduces budget. Japan's finances, deficits met by bond issues, terms of trade becoming progressively less favourable. Trade. Statistics for years 1929 and 1935 Manchuria. Development as a source of raw materials for Japan, industrial progress, imposition of oil monopolies forces foreign oil companies to withdraw and submit claims for consequent losses, extension of Saghalien oil concession, trade agreement with Germany, railway construction and population. Mongolia, Sinkiang and Tibet. Relations of the Mongol Banners with China and with Japan. Settlement of revolt by Tungans improves trade relations between Sinkiang and India. Visit of British Mission led by Mr B.J. Gould to Lhasa. Work of the Committee. Consular Title Deeds, agreement to send title deeds to the Chinese authorities for verification before transfer, outstanding matters, the forfeiture if ground rent is not paid and the enforcement of land mortgages. Monopolies, conflict of interest between foreign traders in Wood Oil and the China Vegetable Oil Corporation. Trade Marks, representations to the Chinese authorities for amendments. Insurance, representations against features of the Insurance Enterprise Law. Business and Income Taxes, promulgation of Income Tax Law. Miscellaneous matters. Shanghai Municipal Council election rules. Mr J.R. Jones resigns and is succeeded by G. Godfrey Phillips. Land Regulations, amendments. Factory Inspection, application of the Factory Act in the International Settlement. The Annual Dinner, November 30th Speech by Sir Frederick Leith Ross. Chinese Apprentices, F.B.I. Scholarships. Universities China Committee, report. The Institute of Pacific Relations. Peking [Beijing] Man, discoveries. Appendix. Text of Japan's Pact with Germany.
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