The communique confirmed the report that Chinese troops operating in the Toon sector Chad crossed the Lotien-Liuho highway and occupied Fengchiaoche village. The furious Chinese attack. which dislodged Japanese positions, inflicted heavy losses on the enemy. Meanwhile Japanese troops from Paoshan, which they had captured, pushed for. ward jin an attempt to occupy a village to the southwest of Lotien The attacking force. according to the Chinese communique, were held at bay by the defence:
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