Chungking, July 23.
Chungking time will be the standard time for China during the present war of resistance, according to an announcement made today by the Chinese Government. The time will be broadcast three times a day by long and short wave broadcasting stations, at 3 a.m., at 6 p.m., and at 9
The country has hitherto been ¢ivided into five districts:
1. The Central District, using Shanghat Time, 2. The Kansu, Shensi, and Szechuen District using Chungking Time. 3. The Mohammedan arti Tibetan Dis-4. The Kunming District.
5. "The Changpel District.—Reuter.
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