"The former were of such a special kind that they resulted in the complete destruction of strategic bases of the Chinese troops in the areas mentioned. And the latter, though not on a scale of wide range, achieved for the Japanese notable gains quite surprising and' rare in the present conflict, The Japanese forces already are preparing for the next stage of their operations.
"fu the areas around Kwangsi the Chinese troops have been literally thrown into utter confusion. According to information from an intelligence- agent who was with the Chinese! forces, the highest officers under Gen, Pai Chung-hsi and Gen. Chang Fa-kwei do not know the exact whereabouts of their subordimates and are extremely perturbed.
"Since the Japanese operations on the south bank of the Chientang River, especially in the occupation of Siaoshan, toward the end of January, it appears that the Chinese troops have been in greater distress than ever. The Chinese command is making desperate attempts to reorganize resistance and recover what it has lost. The Japanese forces are completing preparations to inflict a final blow.
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