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“Other powers will continue to enjoy an equal right to trade in and develop the natural resources of the occupied territory, for the economic development of which the investment of foreign capital is very desirable.”

Quote by Koki Hirota

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Koki Hirota

Koki Hirota was a distinguished Japanese politician recognized for his significant influence on post-World War I Japanese foreign policy. He served twice as Prime Minister of Japan and was a pivotal figure in the formulation of the Japanese Empire's expansionist policies. Hirota's political career, spanning several decades, included various high-ranking government roles. more

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