The Japanese forces in south-east Shansi have launched a furious offensive between Chengchow and Tungkwan with the object of effecting a crossing of the Yellow River near Maotsingtu, according to a communique issued by the Chinese Military Headquarters here.
Fierce fighting is said to be now in progress about a mile to the north of this ferry point. The Chinese are said to be putting up a stubborn resistance.
Severe engagements are also understood to be taking place in northern and south-western Shansi.
Over 1,009 Japanese troops formerly stationed at Ningwu, in the northern part of the province, are reported io be moving southward from Taiku and Yihsien, on the Tungpu Railway, which connects Tatung, in north-eastern Shansi, with Puhsien, in south-western Shansi, They are probably reinforcements for the 5000 Japanese troops who moved southward from Linfeng on Sunday.
Chinese forces yesterday attacked the Japanese troops stationed' at Puhsien, on the east bank of the Yellow River, but the assault was repulsed The Chinese are at present said to be occupying positions in the mountains surrounding Puhsien, but a sharp watch is being kept on their movements by the Japanese from their strongly fortified positions,
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