Chungking, Feb. 16.
Chinese forces have recaptured Hofei (Luchow), on the north bank Of the Yangize River, following the launching of a surprise attack in Anhwei on February li, according to Chinese reports received here today.
As Chinese troops launched an assault against Hofei, it is stated, Chinese plain-clothesman inside the} town attacked the Japanese from! within, The attack is said to have taken the Japanese by surprise, with the result that the Chinese quickly overpowered the Japanese garrison, capturing 300 rifles and four field guns.
The Japanese are reported to have immediately rushed reinforcements to Hofei, but they are claimed to have been intercepted by the Chinese at a point south of the town.
One Japanese heavy bomber, the reports add, was shot down by Chinese anti-aircraft fire when Japanese aircraft assisted their troops by bombing Chinese positions.—Reuter.
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