Japanese attempts to effect another landing on the Chekiang coast at a point midway between Kanpoo and Chapoo on Sunday were quick frustrated by the district garrison force, according to the spokesman.
A large number of Japanese aero planes had been bombing the regions between Sungkiang and Kashing, the spokesman said. All motor cars, whether they were military or civilian, were attacked at sight. As civilians were not spared, the city of Sungkiang was reported to have been deserted.
On the Soochow Creek front, the Japanese kept up an all-day bombardment of the Chinese positions yesterday, the spokesman said. Although considerable damage was done to Chinese defence works, Chinese troops were holding the line with grim determination.
On the eastern section of the Creek some Japanese tanks were reported to have crossed the river at Liu-chia che, Here the enemy force had pushed a short distance southward and entered the village of Chenkeng. the spokesman said.
On the western section, vigorous attacks by the Japanese on Chine: positions along Chuchiapany proved to be unsuccessful. Severe fighting took place at Chenchialung. nortawest of Chuchiapang. The enemy force which entered the village earlier in the day was driven off in the night on Sunday, according to the spokesman.
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