In an effort to break the deadlock the Japanese have concentrated another body of troops north of the Yellow River, opposite Kaifeng. Under cover of a heavy artillery bombardment, which is audible as far away as Kaifeng, the Japanese are now trying to cross the Yellow River opposite Kaifeng.
Chinese reinforcements are continuing to arrive on the Tsinpu front and it is forecast that the Chinese will shortly launch a general offensive im this area in an attempt to turn back the parallel Japanese drives on Hsuchow and Kaifeng.
The Chinese right wing is now vigorously attacking the Japanese positions from east of the railway at Yenchow, Tengshien, Lincheng, and Kwanchiao, while the left wing, which has reached Sunshihtien, between Yenchow and Tsining, is at present advancing towards Yenchow with the intention of cutting off the rear of the Japanese forces.
At the same time the Chinese are active on a section of the railway south of Hsuchow, near Pengpu, claiming the occupation of Shao and Changpaling railway stations, It is reported that 50,000 Japanese troops have been landed at Nantungchow. It is believed that their purpose is a northwesterly drive inland to complete the encirclement of Hsuchow. pared to cross the Yellow River in order to attack Hochu.—Reuter.
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