Request; by the Coal Dealers Association to remove some of the coal from Pootung to Shanghai, were refused by the Japanese, according to a Chinese report. Approximately, 170,000 tons of coal are being stored in Pcotunz. it is reported. The sales of anthracite coal have been undertaken by the Ili Tai Shing firm, while those of bituminous coal by the Kai Ping, according to the Chinese report. In view of the ce tract to sell the coal, the Association has approached certain quarters for the removal of the coal in Pootung.
but the request has been rejected by the Japanese, the report says.
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