noun
concerning China; with respect to China
Historical term used in pre-WWII contexts, often in political or military discourse. The use of 支 is now strongly avoided due to its derogatory connotations; modern equivalents use 対中 (たいちゅう).
See also: 対中 (たいちゅう) · 対華
戦前の資料には「対支政策」という表現がよく見られる。
In pre-war documents, the expression '対支政策' (policy toward China) is often seen.