"Chinese troops fought "their way into Taiyuini, capital of Shansi, Hang chow, capital of Chekiang, and Nan-capital of Kiang, in the course ofa general offensive on all fronts, according to the latest Chinese dis hatches Feceived here.
"A. Chinese dispatch from Shansi claims that Chinese troops. launched alack on Taiyuan on December "Afler overcoming the Japanese Kar~ ison i the suburbs, Chinese troops entered the Shanst capital, only tiring after the arrival of Japanese Feinforeements from other points." the "Chinese forees east of Nanchang," states "another Chinese dispatch, "launched an attack along the entire Fu River front on the night of Decem~ ber 12."
Aller crossing the river, the Chinese forees continued to advance in the direction of Nanchang, the suburbs of which were set on fire at 11 o'clock, fou, Tuesday night," it continues.
dolachment' of Chinese troops centered the city "and engaged the Tapanese in street fighting," the dis-pated adds, Meanwhite, it is reported that the! main body of the Chinese forces is at Present approaching Nanchang.
"in Chekiang, Chinese forces on the! night of December 13 launched an attack on Hangchow, entering the tity via the north-west and the north= feast gates." states a Chinese dispatch from Cheiiang.
"Many fires were started throughout the city, particularly in he vicinity of the Kwanghua match factory as Steer fighting "was proceeding. in which Chinese troops" attacked. and destroyed many "puppet" offices," the dispatch adds.—Reuter,
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