From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 030 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Editorial
Summary: The article discusses the Japanese military’s incursion into an eastern province of China in the late 1930s. It details the areas occupied and the strategic losses incurred by the Chinese forces.
Japan’s Occupation of Our Eastern Province: A Brief Report
(Original Title: 日本佔我東省略報)
In this brief report, we cover the recent developments as of the 19th. Japanese forces have penetrated our eastern territories. Despite attempts at resistance, the might of the invading troops cannot be underestimated. Our forces struggled significantly against the coordinated assault led by enemy aircraft and artillery. Key areas including Tianjin and several vital military depots have fallen. The situation remains dire, with a rapid expansion of hostile control over crucial regions, imposing a severe strategic disadvantage upon our defenses. The call for regrouping and reassessment of our tactics is urgent, as we face a monumental challenge in the coming days.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent