Fighting was. still in progress close to the borders of Hongkong this morning, It was estimated that there are 1,700 Chinese troops ranged on the border, putting up a stiff resistance despite lack of ammunition.
British military observers on the border are having an uncomfortable time, as Japanese shells are falling extremely close to them.
The situation was extremely tense along the border this morning when several hundred disorganized Chinese Japanese Occupy British Post Hongkong, Nov. 26.
A number of Japanese troops crossed the Shumchun River this afternoon and occupied British outpost No. 2, hoisting the Rising Sun there. Eventually, however, they were persuaded to retire to Chinese territory, when British officers pointed out that they were in British territory.
At Shautaukok, where Chinese remnants may make a final desperate stand against the Japanese, the military authorities have taken over control of the British section from the police, who have been placed in reserve.—Reuter. troops attempted to rush British police posts at Shataukok. Reason, however, eventually prevailed, and the troops were disarmed and
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