Patriots and Propaganda

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In the turbulent years of China's War of Resistance against Japan (1931-1945) a unique and complex narrative unfolded far from the battlefields - in Australia. </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Patriots and Propaganda: Chinese Australians and the politics of loyalty 1930s-1940s</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> delves into the intricate web of Chinese wartime propaganda efforts revealing how the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) and Chinese Australian communities mobilised support for China's struggle against Japanese aggression.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Patriots and Propaganda</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> uncovers the multifaceted relationships between China Australia and the Australian Chinese diaspora highlighting the political racial and class dynamics that shaped these interactions.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Bolin Hu explores the pivotal role of Chinese-language newspapers and schools in preserving Chinese heritage and loyalty; the intense political rivalries within the Australian Chinese community; and the profound impact of memorial services and fundraising campaigns on fostering Chinese patriotism and community cohesion. Hu also brings to light the diverse contributions of various Chinese Australian groups - including leftists women and Australian-born Chinese - to China's war effort and the fierce propaganda battles between Chinese and Japanese authorities on Australian soil.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Patriots and Propaganda</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> offers a nuanced exploration of the socio-political dynamics within the Australian Chinese community while challenging the traditional narrative of distant allies presenting new evidence and perspectives on the Sino-Australian relationship during a critical period in history.</span></p><p></p>