Hankow, May 29.
Japan's intentions in South China fre causing serious concern in Chie hose circles here. While there are a number of Chinese troops in Fukien, the coast, of that province isnot strongly defended, the Chinese milllary authorities being of the opinion that Fukien is not a "vital sector."
The landing of Japanese troops at Amoy did not come as a surprise, as it had been expected for some time, and it is considered possible that they may follow this up by occupying Foochow and Swatow. This would give them control of China's principal sea ports from TTientsin to Swatow.
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