The Archive · 1938

From Hongkong

Troops Moving Away From Colony Border; Reports of Friction Unfounded

Hongkong, Nov. 30.

It is authoritatively learned from Japanese sources that, "in a spirit of friendly ce-operation," the Japanese troops, having completed their military operations on the Hongkong frontier, are now withdrawing to the north.

Independent ' observers have confirmed the fact that Japanese flags were removed from Shumchun at 5 o'clock this morning, and it is considered unlikely that there will be any further hostilities in this -immediate area—Reuter.

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