Future Policy for Conduct of the War. Appreciation Questionnaire by J.P.C. Question 4: Japanese Forces Available for Attack on Our Interests in the Far East?

the possibility of their maintaining garrisons in Hankow and Canton, and stationing garrisons in Formosa. Hainan becomes a Naval commitment. 11. Following on the conclusion of peace there would be an intensification of Communist activity and banditry in northwest China and Inner Mongolia, and it is likely that Russian pressure in Manchuria would be increased, to offset whatever advantages Japan might otherwise gain from her settlement with China. 12. of the 17 Divisions and 8 Independent Brigades now engaged in South and Central China the following might therefore be required:Divisions.