are pushing to the southwest in the direction of Hsiushui, the Japanese at Tungehen, on the Hupeh-Hunan border are moving to the south-eas! towards Chatsin, to threaten the rear of the Chinese troops at Hsiushui. according to a Chinese report.
The Japanese forces at Kaoan are meanwhile reported to be moving towards Shankao. Severe fighting is said (o be in progress south-west and north-west of Ksoan, 'A Chinese dispatch from Heuishui states that Japanese troops withdrew from. Kaoan yesterday. They are said to have withdrawn to the north fter setting fire to the city. Kaoan is Feported still to be burning.
Several squadrons of Chinese planes yesterday morning raided Japanese. positions and troop concen ations in Kwangtung, according to Chinese dispatches. One squadron is said to have bombed a Japanese troop concentration south-west of Sanshul.
Another group of Chinese planes, they added, reconnoitred over Canton fon April 5, but did not drop any Bombs.
Chinese forces in Ne tung launched ager yesterday, capturing Sinkia in the Morning, and then continued to advance, reaching Kiangtsun, eleven miles" from Canton, at 6 o'clock in the afternoon, according to Chinese dispatches.
Meanwhile, Chinese forces on the West River front launched simultane~ ously a general offensive on the night of April 8, moving in the direction fof Samshui and Nanhai, the dispatches add.
It is also stated that Chinese forces the Chungshan district launched a counter-attack and entered the city of Sunwui once more on the evening of April 5—Reuter.
Japanese Abando Four Towns Macao, Apr. 8 After suffering heavy losses, Japanese forces abandoned Sunwul yesterday morning, and Kongmoon, Pokal and Jongha last night, according to reliable reports received here today. The Japanese have retreated to Kaukong, the outskirts of which fare being attacked fiercely Kivangsi troops.
Japanese losses in yesterday's engagements are estimated at another 1,000 men.
The Chinese. it is believed here are forcing the Japanese to dissipate their strength in the Kongmoon, where the terrain favours the defenders—Reuter.
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