The Chinese offensive in Shansi province is "progressing successfully" abd Wyliwan. south of Changtief in southern Shansi. was recaptured on September 13, Chinese quarters here lared last night.
Tour hundred Japanese soldiers lost their lives in the Wüliwan fighting, and a large number of Japanese were taken prisoners of war. It was claimed.
Japanese reinforcements pushing northward from Chincheng, in southeastern Shansi, were thrown back by Chinese troops in the region, it was also claimed. Japanese losses were said to total 1,000 dead. Forty motor lorries and seven tanks, forming a transport unit, were compelled io turn back.
The Chinese, it was said here, are mow attacking Chingcheng.
Japanese infantry, supported by artillery, were sent toward Shunwangtsun, on the southern section of the Tungpu Railway. but were beaten back despite the efforts of the artillery.
Japanese forces attacking Yuhsien along the Chentai Railway have been surrounded, while Japanese troops attacking Fanchang have been driven back toward Wuhu, the local reports concluded.—Havas.
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