Japanese Forces Taking Precautionary Measures A tense situation was reported to be existing in Chapei and Nantao as a result of the activities of Chinese mobile units near Shanghai, according to a Chinese message.
Trenches were being dug in Chapei, while similar precautionary measures were said to have also been taken by the Japanese, the report says.
The mobile troops operating on the outskirts of Shanghai have been greatly encouraged by the recent Chinese victories in South Shantung and have launched surprise attacks on Japanese position in Chenju, Sungkiang and Pootung.
Machine-gun fire was again heard in Pootung early yesterday morning, Meanwhile Japanese troops poured into Pootung have been sent to Chapoo, Pinghu and Haiyen in large numbers to guard against Chinese irregulars, Japanese aeroplanes have also taken to the air to reconnoitre the movements of the Chinese on the outskirts of. Shanghai, particularly over the western districts.
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