Chinese communist troops,: noW comprising the Eighth Route' Army Sperating in North China, are "only fait armed,' 0 Japanese military spokesman asserted yesterday" morning. Only half of their numbers, the aiticor said, carry rifles or other "The ollier half," he continued, apparently ts comprised of paltleal As a Teaul, the spokesman contend= ed, the fighting. ability of the Comdst forees els alt of what When combined with other Chinese forces, the office: added, the com= innist forces appeared to have about ihe" tome Retin ably, as. the The individual communist soldier, however, Ihe continued, appeared 10 "more cunning and. clever about Sell things than his average '2om=
They geom to be particularly adept Ju engaging. in. propaganda. activities and machinations designed to disturb the rear of the Japanese forces," the spokesman concluded. j CHINESE TROOPS IN CHEFOO
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