Chungking, Nov. 10.
The Japanese columns advancing to the north~ west and south-west of Hankow have met with determined Chinese resistance, it is reported here today.
It is believed here that the next Japanese goal to the west of Hankow the important Yangtze town of basi from which point a drive will begin in the direction c£ Changteh in Hunan province.
Considerable preparations are at present being made at Nanchang, capital of Kiangsi province, for the anticipated Japanese attack. According to Chinese reports the town, which is heavily fortified, will be able to hold out for a considerable length of time—Trans-Ocean.
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