Nanning, Feb. 27.
Cornered in the defiles of famous Kunlunkwan Pass, 50 kilometres north-east of here yesterday morning, raw troops of the Chinese newly-organized 33rd, 53rd and 49th Divisions were routed in an engagement with five Japanese units yesterday morning, field dispatches reaching here today said.
Abandoning 1,000 dead, the Chinese fled in disorder towards Tsienkong, in central Kwangsi, pursued by Japanese army aircraft, which also played an important part in yesterday's action, The Chinese also left behind four heavy machine guns, 18 Bren guns, and 500 rifles, according to the reports.
The Japanese ambush took the Chinese troops by surprise, an officer of the 33rd Chinese Division, who was taken prisoner with 39 other men of various ranks, said.—Domei.
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