Desirable Quote by Koki Hirota
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Treaty Document, 1935
Occupied territories may be traded and developed by foreign investors for economic growth.
In simple terms: Allow foreign trade in occupied lands for development.
Key Takeaway
Consider economic benefits of foreign investment.
Themes
economics
sovereignty
development
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- post‑colonial negotiations
- investment decisions
- regional planning
Key Concepts
resource exploitation
foreign capital
colonial policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance investment with local autonomy?
- What safeguards protect occupied populations?
A Different Perspective
May undermine local rights and self‑determination.
