"Then I referred to the recognition of Manchukuo and explained our standpoint in this question to the Ambassador. I pointed out, that for instance our present communication activities between Japan and China would be absolutely impossible, if we would recognize Manchukuo together the Italians* The Ambassador seemed to under¬stand this and did not, for his person,urge a German action in this respect. "Berlin, 10 January 1938 /signed/ Frhr. von Neurath"