Severe fighting took place at two sectors, namely, Paoshan and Jukong Wharf, yesterday afternoon with the Chinese' having the upper hand, according to a Chinese military spokesman at a press conference at 6 p.m.
Details of the engagement at the Paoshan sector were not available last evening, but it was reported that Japanese forces had advanced from south-east of Paoshan in an attempt to occupy Wangkachen district. They were met with strong resistance, and up to 3 p.m, Chinese forces were reported to be successfully engaged in an enveloping movement on the, invaders.
The strong pill-boxes along the Civic Centre front remained in Chinese hands, the spokesman declared. Despite heavy naval and aerial bombardment, they were intact
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