Outline of Japan’s National Policy in Parallel with International Developments. Decision reached following the Imperial Conference of July 2, 1941 I Policy 1. Japan, regardless of any change in the world situation, will adhere firmly to her policy of constructing the coprosperity sphere of Greater East Asia and thereby contributing to the establishment of world peace. 2. Japan will go on with the disposal of the China Affair; take a forward step in her advance southward in order to establish firmly the foundation for self-existence and self-preservation; and also solve the problem of the north according to developments in the situation. 3. In order to attain the above objectives, Japan will eliminate whatever obstacles in her way. II Lines of Action 1. In order to speed the subjugation of the Chiang Kai-shek regime, increased pressure will be exerted from the south. According to developments and