抗战烽火中的“侨力量”：粤籍华侨万里同心抗敌寇

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant contributions of overseas Chinese, particularly from Guangdong, during the Anti-Japanese War, emphasizing their financial support, participation in military efforts, and international advocacy for China's cause [1][2][3]. Group 1: Contributions of Overseas Chinese - From 1937 to 1945, overseas Chinese donated approximately 2.4 billion national currency and remitted 9.5 billion national currency, along with donating 79 aircraft and over 650 vehicles to support the war effort [1]. - The "Nanyang Chinese Relief Fund" was established in 1938, uniting 800 million overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia to coordinate relief efforts, leading to the formation of over 1,000 local fundraising committees [2][3]. - By 1940, there were 649 large anti-Japanese organizations formed by overseas Chinese, which played a crucial role in supporting the war [3]. Group 2: Financial Support and Fundraising - The "Nanyang Chinese Relief Fund" initiated a monthly donation system, raising 400 million national currency from 1939 to 1941 [3]. - The "New York Chinese Anti-Japanese Fundraising Committee" raised over 330 million USD from 1937 to the end of the war, mobilizing Chinese communities in the Americas [4]. - In 1939, the national military expenditure was 1.8 billion national currency, while overseas Chinese remittances reached 1.1 billion national currency, showcasing their financial impact [4]. Group 3: Participation in Military Efforts - Over 40,000 overseas Chinese from Guangdong and Hainan returned to China to join the fight against Japanese forces, significantly bolstering local resistance efforts [5]. - The "Nanyang Chinese Mechanic Corps" was formed in 1939, with over 3,200 young Chinese returning to support the transportation of military supplies via the Burma Road, delivering 10,000 tons of military goods monthly [5][6]. Group 4: Advocacy and International Support - Overseas Chinese engaged in international advocacy by establishing over 150 anti-Japanese newspapers and organizing events to raise awareness about the atrocities committed by Japanese forces [6]. - Influential figures like Thai Chinese businessman Yi Guangyan used their platforms to garner support for China, highlighting the importance of media in shaping public opinion [6].