The Archive · 1938

Optimistic Chinese Outlook

Situation on Various Fronts Give Rise to Singular Optimism States Commander — Chungking, Dee, 14

The Japanese forces on the East River, east of the Canton-Kowloon Railway, are withdrawing towards the railway, while troops are being shifted to the West River sector in preparation for an invasion into Kwangsi, according to Chinese dispatches, The reports state that the Chinese east of the Canton-Kowloon Railway fare at present advancing on Tseng chen, The Japanese are said to be concentrating in the vicinity of Samshui, while the Chinese are tightening up their defences in the vicinity of Chaoching and Wuchow, on the West River. and also at Pakhoi, on Tongking Bay.—Reuter,

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