On September 3, the 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance against Japan was commemorated, marked by a grand military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Lasting about 70 minutes, this extravagant event reportedly cost 36 billion Chinese yuan. However, the parade exposed many absurdities within the CCP, leading to embarrassment. Additionally, inviting leaders from countries like Russia’s Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un raised suspicions about hidden strategic motives. Is the CCP truly the “mainstay” of the resistance against Japan? What is the truth behind China’s role in the WWII resistance against Japan? These questions will be explored in this program.
Hello, I am Tang Hao. How is everyone today?
September 3 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the War of Resistance against Japan in World War II. While the Republic of China designated this day as the “Victory Day of the War of Resistance Against Japan” in 1945, the CCP held a large-scale military parade today in the name of “victory in the war against Japan,” showcasing tens of thousands of troops for about 70 minutes.
Moreover, the grand parade burned 36 billion yuan, which is 125 times more than the cost of the military parade held by Trump in June. However, this parade in Beijing revealed many mysteries, and this program aims to highlight three main points:
Firstly, what absurdities were seen in the CCP’s September 3 parade?
Secondly, what hidden agendas were concealed within the CCP’s September 3 parade?
Thirdly, how did the September 3 parade expose the difficulties and cover-ups within the CCP?
Absurdity One: Historical Confusion
Each time the CCP commemorates the so-called “victory in the War of Resistance,” it is filled with absurd tales. For example, the most glaring absurdity in the September 3 parade is the “historical confusion.”
Consider this, the CCP came into power in 1949, which is only 76 years ago; the victory in the war against Japan was in 1945, already 80 years ago. How can a regime that is 76 years old celebrate the 80th anniversary of a victory? It’s like a high school graduate claiming to have a university degree. Isn’t this a clear logical fallacy and deceit?
Moreover, to whom did Japan surrender in the past? It surrendered to the highest commander of the Republic of China, Chairman Chiang Kai-shek. Where is the surrender document today? It is at the Republic of China’s National History Museum in Taiwan. So, who actually won the resistance against Japan? It was definitely the Republic of China, not the CCP.
Absurdity Two: CCP’s False Claim as the Mainstay of the Resistance against Japan
Chinese friends are well aware that the CCP’s textbooks repeatedly promote the Communist Party as the mainstay of the resistance against Japan while claiming that the Kuomintang did not resist Japan, Chiang Kai-shek did not resist Japan, etc. These are all great internal propaganda lies used by the CCP to deceive the Chinese people.
Let’s quote the research findings of the authoritative CCP critic, Professor Ming Juzheng. He stated that during the resistance against Japan, over 200 Kuomintang generals died, while only two Communist generals died, one from illness and the other from a fall.
Also, at that time, Mao Zedong ordered the Eighth Route Army to adopt the strategy of “70% development, 20% coping, and 10% resistance against Japan,” aiming to strengthen the Communist Party’s power while Chiang Kai-shek and Japan were engaged in battle, which later became known as the “70-20-10 policy.”
According to statistics, when the resistance started in July 1937, the total number of CCP troops was only 32,000. However, by the time of Japan’s surrender in August 1945, the CCP forces had increased to 1.27 million, aligning perfectly with the requirement of the “70-20-10 policy.”
Furthermore, according to former visiting researcher of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Tendo Homare, Mao Zedong once sent Pan Hanzhan and others to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ “Iwai Mansion” to sell confidential military information of the Kuomintang to the Japanese army at a high price; Mao even proposed a secret agreement of “ceasefire between Communist forces and Japanese forces” to the Japanese army. One may ask, how is the CCP’s behavior any different from that of traitors colluding with the enemy?
Later, Mao repeatedly expressed gratitude to Japan’s invasion of China, allowing the Communist Party to grow and eventually seize power. At least six times in official CCP publications, Mao openly thanked Japan for invading China. Therefore, the CCP did not truly resist Japan; it only used the resistance to weaken the Kuomintang and strengthen the Communist Party.
Absurdity Three: Deception and Concealment
The third absurdity in the parade was the CCP’s decision to invite descendants of the American Flying Tigers who fought alongside China during WWII, aiming to deceive and mislead.
The retired American pilot Colonel Chenault led a group of pilots to establish the “American Volunteer Group of the Chinese Air Force,” aiding China in air combat against the Japanese army, dealing powerful strikes against the Japanese. These pilots were later known as the “Flying Tigers.” This year, the CCP invited Chenault’s daughter and granddaughter to the parade, aiming to create a false image of the United States and the CCP joining forces against Japan.
However, sorry to say, where did the Flying Tigers cooperate with the CCP in the resistance against Japan? The CCP did not have an air force during the resistance against Japan, and it was not established until November 1949.
Absurdity Four: Devouring Taiwan’s Sovereignty
Another absurd move by the CCP was to use the military parade as a grand show to surreptitiously encroach on Taiwan’s sovereignty.
Looking at Xi Jinping’s recent public speeches, one phrase repeated was “promote a correct view of WWII history.” What does that mean? It signifies the CCP’s attempt to impose their version of WWII history as the correct one to make their internal propaganda lies hold water. By modifying history, the CCP aims to force recognition of its version of WWII history to uphold its internal propaganda lies. This practice of distorting history is exactly like what is depicted in the book “1984,” where the Ministry of Truth manipulates information.
Moreover, the CCP is also using the so-called “correct view of WWII history” to assimilate Taiwan’s sovereignty. Wang Huning recently stated during a meeting with individuals from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan that they must “resolutely defend the victory of Taiwan’s liberation in the war against Japan.”
Didn’t we just mention earlier? Who won the resistance against Japan? It was the Kuomintang led by Chiang Kai-shek. The original “Cairo Declaration” clearly states that in the future, Japan must return Taiwan to the “Republic of China,” written as Republic of China in English, not the PRC (People’s Republic of China). Even the CCP’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs translation version dares not change the term “Republic of China” because it is an internationally shared historical fact. The CCP cannot alter this reality.
Thus, the CCP has resorted to attempting to alter people’s historical memories through large-scale media propaganda battles and military parades to slyly change Taiwan’s sovereignty. However, this act of theft is ultimately fruitless.
Furthermore, it was reported that on September 1, the CCP implemented mandatory social security contributions due to financial instability within the government, forcing factories and workers to contribute more money to the party. This policy has led to several companies being forced to shut down, and many workers experiencing drastic reductions in income, leading to financial hardships.
Nevertheless, the September 3 military parade burnt 36 billion yuan solely to boost the CCP and its leader’s “prestige” through an international propaganda spectacle. Additionally, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, the CCP’s leader announced “no-cost” donations of 2 billion yuan and offered 10 billion yuan in loans to allies.
Absurdity Five: Robbing the Poor to Finance the Party, Extravagant Spending
Therefore, another absurdity of the CCP’s military parade is robbing the people to finance the party’s interests and splurging extravagantly internationally. In my view, such a government is definitely not truly “serving the people” but rather “poisoning the people,” no wonder the Chinese public vehemently criticizes the CCP as “Wang Ji’s brother – Wang Ba.”
Why did the CCP organize this grand parade? The official reason was to “celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance against Japan.” However, in my opinion, the grand parade conceals several conspiracies by the CCP:
Conspiracy One: Using Weapons to Mask the Legitimacy of Political Power
Firstly, the CCP aims to use this grand parade to mask the legitimacy of the CCP’s political power with weapons. There are two objectives here, one externally and one internally.
Externally, as we mentioned earlier, the CCP was not the main force in the resistance against Japan. They know that both the international community and some domestic citizens are aware of the truth. Thus, they employ the familiar tactic of “using weapons to assert power.” By showcasing various weapons, they hope to use strong military force to establish their legitimacy and historical narrative. In essence, the CCP’s logic is “might makes right.”
Internally, it’s a warning to the Chinese people that the party holds a powerful armed force and stability enforcement measures, dissuading any rebellion. In light of recent rebellions and grassroots protests like the “anti-Communist slogan projection” in Chongqing University City and civilian protests against violence in Jiangyou, Sichuan, these spontaneous acts of resistance have put the CCP on high alert. Therefore, by staging a grand parade and displaying weapons, they aim to intimidate the people.
Conspiracy Two: Concealing Internal Power Struggles and Divisions of the CCP
The second conspiracy is to conceal internal power struggles and divisions within the CCP.
Discussions about high-level power struggles within the CCP have been circulating widely both domestically and overseas this year. However, regardless of the latest outcomes of these struggles or whether Xi Jinping has lost power, the military power still under his control, it is evident that certain power adjustments and shifts have occurred within the high ranks of the CCP.
For instance, take the case of former Vice Premier of the State Council of China, Hu Chunhua. As witnessed during the 20th Party Congress, the most surprising scene was Hu Jintao being blatantly excluded from the proceedings, and Hu Chunhua, who was originally considered the designated successor, not only failed to ascend but was stripped of his position as “crown prince.” He lost not only his position as vice premier but also his qualifications as a Central Politburo member, almost becoming a commoner.
However, in a surprising turn of events, Hu Chunhua has made a comeback. Not only did he represent the CCP at an international forum in Spain at the end of last year but also recently inspected the Yarlung Zangbo River downstream hydroelectric project and the Sichuan-Tibet Railway in Tibet. These are major national projects that only officials at the level of a political bureau member or even standing committee member can inspect.
Therefore, this “deposed crown prince’s grand comeback” drama surely involves power changes within the high ranks of the CCP. Yet, the CCP is most afraid that external parties will perceive the instabilities within the high ranks of the CCP. Hence, by orchestrating the grand parade, they aim to create an atmosphere of “absolute stability in Zhongnanhai” (political and governmental hub in Beijing) to prevent external interference and dissuade people from uprising. After all, preserving the Communist Party’s rule is about safeguarding the interests of the elite ruling class.
Conspiracy Three: Ineffaceable Republic of China, Military Intimidation to Push for Unification with Taiwan
Another conspiracy exposed by the grand parade is the CCP’s ambition to alter the history of WWII through international propaganda, erase the international status of the Republic of China, and further exert pressure on Taiwan through military intimidation, advancing the notion of “unification.”
In addition to the Flying Tigers and the “correct view of WWII history,” there are some telling details from this parade unveiling the CCP’s ambitions.
For instance, the flower beds arranged at Tiananmen Square were adorned with Four Seasons Autumn Camellias. It’s important to note that the leaves of the “Autumn Camellia” were once used by the Nationalist Government to symbolize the complete map of China, which included Mongolia. However, after the CCP came into power, the Autumn Camellia symbol transformed into an old broody hen.
Using the Autumn Camellias as decoration in the parade hints at the CCP’s desire to forcefully take Taiwan and even Mongolia to achieve their imperial ambition of the “Autumn Camellia Empire,” does it not?
Conspiracy Four: Stirring Anti-Japanese Sentiments While Diverting from Domestic Conflicts
Another conspiracy by the CCP is to evoke anti-Japanese sentiments and nationalism among the entire population through the grand parade, steering the people to harbor hatred towards Japan, and momentarily forget about various domestic hardships and discontent towards the party.
Especially considering the recent releases of several so-called “anti-Japanese films” within China, synchronized with the official parade, they attempt a divisive hate campaign to channel citizens’ anger “outwards,” enabling a temporary hiatus from domestic grievances and criticisms of the party.
Conspiracy Five: Evil Axis Powers Advancing Century-Long Conspiracies
Lastly, by inviting nations like Russia, North Korea, and Iran, regarded as the “evil axis powers,” to participate in the grand parade, the CCP aims to signal to the international community their alignment with these non-democratic states to continue promoting the so-called “century-long transformation.”
As analyzed previously, the CCP’s “century-long transformation” is essentially a “century-long scam.” The CCP, along with Russia, North Korea, and Iran, seeks to launch a transnational super-liminal war against the world, attempting to overthrow the international order jointly led by Europe, America, and Japan, realizing their imperialist dream of dominating the world through a coalition of “evil axis powers.”
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is a crucial part of this century-long scam. Consequently, the CCP has been staunchly backing Russia, not wanting it to be defeated. The CCP aims to use Russia’s power to restrain the forces of the United States and NATO, providing Beijing with an opportunity to invade Taiwan militarily and capture it in one fell swoop.
Certainly, the American side is aware of these maneuvers, hence the rush to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The U.S. acknowledges the overall scenario, with Taiwan serving as the “lynchpin” to this “century-long scam.” Should Taiwan fall to the CCP, global geopolitical power dynamics and the international order would witness a seismic shift, plunging many countries into a dark ice age.
Despite the numerous conspiracies unraveling behind the grand military parade, it has also shed light on the challenges and vulnerabilities the CCP faces, including:
1. Fierce power struggles at the top of the CCP, with uncertain outcomes.
2. China’s economic collapse, rising public discontent, and frequent protests.
3. Ongoing international isolation of the CCP, left with only evil axis friends.
4. Unveiling of the century-long scam, exposing the CCP’s disruption of the world order.
5. CCP’s temporary lack of strength to invade Taiwan, resorting to expanding united front activities.
These are my personal observations. What are your thoughts on this matter? Feel free to leave a comment and share your views.
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