Fighting between Chinese and Japanese forces in north-west Kiangsi is at present taking place west of Kacan on the north bank of the Chin River, which flows eastward into the Kan River, according to Chinese dispatches, The Japanese forces are reported to be occupying positions around Ching-an, Fengsin and Anyi, while Chinese troops are said to be entrenched in the hills west of these cities.
In central Hupeh province, Chinese troops on the west bank of the Han River opposite Chungtsiang are said to have crossed the river on April 2. Chinese vanguards reached the west wharf outside Chungtsiang on the same night, according to Chinese reports. The Chinese forces, they add, are at present surrounding Chung-
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