Active Fighting between guerilla bands and Japanese troops was reported to have broken out at Tsingyangkiang area, where Japanese reinforcements were gathering following an unsuccessful attack by the Chinese, according to a Chinese report.
The guerilla bands had moved to the vicinity in the hope of capturing Quinsan Forewarned of the plot, the Japanese sent reinforcements to Tsingyankiang area and engaged the Chinese, forcing the latter to retreat in all directions.
Very severe fighting broke out at Peh Chia village, near Tsingyangkiang, where the Japanese were reported to have brought big guns into action. After five hours' engagement, the. Chinese abandoned the village and retreated to different places.
Sporadic attacks have also been made by Chinese guerilla bands operating in Pootung and in the ity of Soochow during the past several days In their campaign against the mobile units, Japanese troops were said to have set fire to farm houses between Minghong and Nanchiao. Japanese aeroplanes also assisted the land forces in their operations.
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