Chungking, Jan. 21. The season's first fall of snow is reported from many parts of Central China, including Loyang in the province of Honan, Ichang and other cities centrally situated in the province of Hupeh.
Fighting is going on in snow storms, however, particularly in the area north-east of Suihsien, while an artil. lery duel is in progress across the Han river in the vicinity of Shayang, it is reported from Chinese sources, Severe fighting is stated to be going on along the highway between the sea coast and Nanning. Large Japanese forces are making efforts to clear the highway of Chinese mobile units, the report concludes.—Reuter.
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