Canton, June 5.
Prisoners have admitted that Chinese troops in the south were suffering from a shortage of supplies and had lost their fighting spirit, the headquarters of the Japanese Expedi~ tionary Force to South China claimed in a statement issued here today.
"The condition of the Chinese army in South China has been revealed somewhat by the admissions of captured Chinese soldiers, who state that the Chinese army, failing in the April and May offensives, is short of armaments of all kinds." the statement said, "The impossibility of obtaining reinforcements and equipment has caused the Chinese to lose their fighting spirit.
"Because of this Gen, Chiang Kaishek is using propaganda and compelling them to attack. Following is a general outline of the condition of the southern Chinese forces:
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