Meanwhile, the Japanese civilian government of Prime Minister Konoe in Tokyo held an extraordinary cabinet meeting on 8 July, and resolved to attempt to defuse hostilities and settle the issue diplomatically.
Sementara itu, Perdana Menteri Jepang, Konoe, pada tanggal 8 Juli mengadakan rapat kabinet luar biasa di Tokyo dan memutuskan untuk mencoba meredakan permusuhan dan menyelesaikan masalah secara diplomatis.