I have the honour to advise that I received on May 30th, 1940, a
cable from my Government instructing me to convey to His Majesty's
Government of the Commonwealth of Australia that it is China's
desire that the traditional cordial relations between our two
countries should be developed, not only for mutual benefits but
for the advancement of civilization of mankind. I am further
instructed that China would welcome an early exchange of
diplomatic representatives between our two countries. They point
out the Far East policy of Great Britain and Australia, and that
it would hardly be in accord with such principle of justice and
goodwill as expressed in that policy, should Australia exchange
diplomatic representatives with Japan without simultaneously
adopting a similar step with China.

If so, it is possible or likely that the enemy of democratic
nations in the Pacific will deliberately create fabrications so as
to jeopardise the good relations between Australia and China which
could otherwise constitute a cornerstone of peace with justice in
that region. On behalf of my Government I extended to your
Government my congratulations for your success in arranging the
exchange of diplomatic representatives with the United States of
America. [1] The success of a similar plan between Australia and
China will mean much more than a better understanding between our
two peoples.

I can assure you that my Government would immediately reciprocate
if Australia appoints a Minister to China, and that it would give
every facility and extend every courtesy for your establishment of
such a post.

Your consideration and advice will be deeply appreciated.

C. J. PAO