The vanguards of the Japanese forces advancing towards Canton were driven back towards Poklo yesterday afternoon, according to Chinese reports, The Japanese, it is stated, were driven back following a counter-offensive launched by the Chinese Eastwards from Tsangshing. The Japanese, it is further stated, are waiting for the arrival of reinforcement before commencing another drive.
The Chinese press states that Sheklung was subjected to extremely severe bombing raids throughout today, and over 200 missiles are said to have been dropped. The casualties are reported to exceed 2,000. Chinese reports state that the Japanese are now concentrating their main forces between Waichow and Poklo, in preparation for launching a major offensive.—Reuter.
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