6. On the other hand, a force of Allied aircraft continuing to operate from bases in China would go far to sustain Chinese resistance, and would be incomparably more valuable than any other form of Allied support. To achieve this object the force, at present a dwindling one, would have to be maintained at reasonable strength, We wish to emphasise this strongly. Conclusions. 7. The most important factors affecting continued Chinese resistance are the following:(a) That no major Japanese offensive occurs in China.