1. Athletic background
The "December 9 Movement", also known as the "December 9 Anti-Japanese Salvation Movement", originated from the North China Incident, the Japanese imperialist aggression against China intensified, and the land of China fell into an unprecedented crisis. In order to awaken the people and arouse national self-esteem and pride, students from Peking University, Tsinghua University and other colleges and universities spontaneously organized and carried out a series of patriotic activities.
On December 9, 1935, thousands of college and middle school students in Peking (Beijing) gathered on this day and issued their strong call to resist Japan and save the country. With the slogan of opposing the autonomy of North China, resisting Japanese aggression, and demanding the preservation of China's territorial integrity, they took this as their call and set off a nationwide anti-Japanese movement to save the country.
In 1935, Japan vainly attempted to instigate the autonomy of North China and established a second "Manchukuo". On December 16, Japan planned to set up a "Jicha Political Affairs Committee," and more than 10,000 students and people from all walks of life in Peiping once again held a large-scale demonstration. This march once again forced the establishment of the "Jicha Political Affairs Committee" to be postponed. Subsequently, the students in Tianjin formed a southward expansion propaganda group, which went deep into the people to publicize the significance of resisting Japan and saving the country to the broad masses of the people, and aroused the patriotic enthusiasm of the people. For a time, similar activities were held in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Tianjin, Nanjing, Shanghai and other places.
The patriotic actions of the Peiping students have not only won the response of the Peiping students, but also the broad support of the people of the whole country. This patriotic fervor quickly spread throughout the country, forming a patriotic force that cannot be ignored. Their actions promoted the establishment of the anti-Japanese united front and laid a solid foundation for the final victory of the war against Japan.
Second, the process of movement
During the movement, the students expressed their strong belief in Japanese aggression and their firm belief in national rejuvenation in the form of street marches, speeches, propaganda, etc. They shouted slogans such as "Down with Japanese imperialism" and "Long live the Chinese nation" to convey patriotic feelings to the people. At the same time, the students also carried out activities such as boycotting Japanese goods and checking newspapers, and actively advocated national self-esteem and the spirit of self-improvement.
3. Historical significance
1.Inspired the national spirit: The 129 Movement awakened the people's patriotic feelings, stimulated national self-esteem and pride, and made people more deeply aware of the great spiritual strength of the Chinese nation.
2.Promoted the Anti-Japanese Salvation Movement: Through the propaganda and organization of students, more and more people joined the anti-Japanese salvation team, and promoted the nationwide anti-Japanese salvation movement.
3.Promoting Democratic Reforms: By advocating for democratic reforms, students have also contributed to the advancement of China's political system and the country's modernization process.
4.It provides a model of excellence: the 129 Movement has become an important example for the later world, and has had a profound impact on China.
Fourth, summary
The 129 Movement is an important patriotic movement in modern Chinese history, which stimulates the national spirit, promotes the anti-Japanese salvation movement, promotes democratic reform, and provides a leading model. We should bear in mind this historical event, inherit the patriotic spirit, and work hard to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
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