Strong Japanese units driving south from Tsining were reported to have broken through the Chinese defence line north of Kinsiang 7 The Chinese troops were said to be in full retreat towards the Lunghai Railway, about 70 kims. to the south, "Immense losses" were reported to have been inflicted on the Chinese force.
Equally important, the reports claimed, were made by powerful columns operating east of the Tsinpu Railway.
Strong pressure was said to Be exerted against the left wing of the Chinese defence line in northeastern Kiangsu.—Domei,
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