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Japanese Diplomatic Statement to Dutch Government

Whilst the Imperial Japanese Government regrets the events leading up to the attack on the neutral Dutch vessel and any loss of life resulting, it must be noted that the vessel was operating outside of the internationally agreed laws. The vessel was sailing in a known warzone with all navigation lights off, despite the fact that the Japanese government has passed on the location of safe channels for merchant vessels and hospital ships operating around the Philippine Islands the Dutch vessel was several miles outside of the nearest agreed safe route into Manila. The ship refused to respond to requests to stop engines and allow a boarding party to investigate it's cargo.
The Japanese government also has evidence that the tanker was carrying war supplies to the United States forces in Manilla, in particular a large quantity of naval grade kerosene. Should further shipments of war supplies, including naval fuel, munitions and/or aircraft be intercepted they are liable to be interred at the nearest Japanese port or returned to their own territory if neutral. Cargo ships of beligerant nations will have the crew removed from harm and disembarked under the care of the International Red Cross and their ship will be either seized, or sunk.

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Japanese Response to British and French Protests over Shaghai Blockade

The naval blockade of Shanghai is an internationally accepted method of warfare. However, to lessen the suffering of the civilian population of Shaghai the blockade will be temporarily lifted to allow shipments of food and medicine into the city. It must be noted however that the general blockade on war material remains in place, and that there are currently no safe channels for neutral shipping unless under prior agreement. As such neutral shipping is advised to stay clear of all ports along the Chinese coast, unless they have explicit permisssion from the Imperial Japanese Government.

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Japanese Diplomatic Statement to Dutch Government

Whilst the Imperial Japanese Government regrets the events leading up to the attack on the neutral Dutch vessel and any loss of life resulting, it must be noted that the vessel was operating outside of the internationally agreed laws. The vessel was sailing in a known warzone with all navigation lights off, despite the fact that the Japanese government has passed on the location of safe channels for merchant vessels and hospital ships operating around the Philippine Islands the Dutch vessel was several miles outside of the nearest agreed safe route into Manila. The ship refused to respond to requests to stop engines and allow a boarding party to investigate it's cargo.
The Japanese government also has evidence that the tanker was carrying war supplies to the United States forces in Manilla, in particular a large quantity of naval grade kerosene. Should further shipments of war supplies, including naval fuel, munitions and/or aircraft be intercepted they are liable to be interred at the nearest Japanese port or returned to their own territory if neutral. Cargo ships of beligerant nations will have the crew removed from harm and disembarked under the care of the International Red Cross and their ship will be either seized, or sunk.

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Japanese Response to British and French Protests over Shaghai Blockade

The naval blockade of Shanghai is an internationally accepted method of warfare. However, to lessen the suffering of the civilian population of Shaghai the blockade will be temporarily lifted to allow shipments of food and medicine into the city. It must be noted however that the general blockade on war material remains in place, and that there are currently no safe channels for neutral shipping unless under prior agreement. As such neutral shipping is advised to stay clear of all ports along the Chinese coast, unless they have explicit permisssion from the Imperial Japanese Government.

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