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Cultural Resistance in Manchuria: the Underground Communist Intellectuals’ Use of Media, Art, and Literature (1931-1945) (86357)
Session Chair: Antonina Luszczykiewicz-Mendis
Thursday, 17 October 2024 14:00
Session: Session 3
Room: Banquet Hall A (Bldg 4)
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
This study delves into the cultural and ideological resistance orchestrated by underground Communist intellectuals in Japanese-occupied Manchuria from 1931 to 1945, with a particular emphasis on Jin Jianxiao. These intellectuals deftly utilized mass media, art, and literature as instruments to counter Japanese imperialist ideology and galvanize local resistance. Jin Jianxiao, a central figure in this resistance, harnessed his expertise in journalism, poetry, and literary critique to disseminate anti-imperialist sentiment and bolster the morale of the Chinese populace. Through clandestine newspapers, magazines, and literary networks, his works became pivotal in maintaining a cultural front against the occupiers. This paper investigates the strategic deployment of media by Jin Jianxiao and its broader implications for the resistance movement, illustrating how cultural production served as a vital component in sustaining national identity and combating colonial oppression. By meticulously examining primary sources and historical records, this research elucidates the innovative and resilient efforts of Communist intellectuals to wage a war of ideas against the formidable backdrop of Japanese occupation, thereby contributing to the broader discourse on media's role in anti-imperialist struggles.
Authors:
Le Wang, Tohoku University, Japan
Qi Deng, The Northeast Martyrs Memorial, China
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Le WANG is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Tohoku University in Japan
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