The 918 incident marked the beginning of a painful period in China's modern history. This event has played an important role in history.
Monument to the 918 incident
In 1912, the Qing Dynasty collapsed, the Republic of China came into being, and China ushered in a new era. However, China is in a difficult position under the dual blows of domestic political turmoil and external pressure. On September 18, 1931, the 918 Incident broke out, and the Japanese army blew up the railroad tracks to accuse the Chinese army, and used this as an excuse to attack the Chinese army. By the morning of the 19th, the Japanese army invaded and occupied the city of Shenyang, and only a short period of four months later, the northeast fell in an all-round way, and more than 30 million compatriots became slaves of the country.
On September 19, 1931, the Japanese army was heavily guarded in front of the occupied Shenyang Arsenal
Since the 918 Incident, China has begun a 14-year War of Resistance Against Japan.
Behind the 918 incident, complex political and economic factors were involved. At the time, Japan was facing an economic depression and resource scarcity, so they looked to northeast China's abundant resources, especially coal and iron ore. To ensure the supply of resources, Japan decided to occupy the northeastern region by force and establish a puppet state of Manchukuo there. The move provoked strong condemnation from the international community, but Japan persisted in its aggressive policy.
The traitor puppet army hunts down the anti-log soldiers
The impact of the 918 incident was not limited to China, but also profoundly changed the pattern of international relations. The international community responded to Japan's aggression somewhat, but due to the interests and contradictions between countries, a unified counterforce was not formed. This led to continued expansion in Japan over the next few years, culminating in World War II.
The Japanese reinforced the Kwantung Army units
In addition, the 918 incident also had a profound impact on domestic politics. The Kuomintang and the Communist Party tried to cooperate in the face of foreign invasion, but this effort eventually broke down, leading to a long period of internal conflict. The conflict lasted until the Chinese Civil War until the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
The anniversary of the 918 Incident is considered a national shame day in China, and various ceremonies and commemorative activities are held every year to remember that painful history. However, we should not stop at the stage of looking back at history, but should also take this opportunity to reflect on how to maintain peace and stability in today's world. The international community should work together to ensure that the bitter lessons of history are not repeated.