{"product_id":"patriots-and-propaganda-bolin-hu-9781761540424","title":"Patriots and Propaganda: The Chinese Australian community and the politics of loyalty, 1930s-1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 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. Patriots and Propaganda: Chinese Australians and the politics of loyalty, 1930s-1940s 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatriots and Propaganda uncovers the multifaceted relationships between China, Australia, and the Australian Chinese diaspora, highlighting the political, racial and class dynamics that shaped these interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBolin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatriots and Propaganda 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bolin Hu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1761540424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781761540424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sydney University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.94d","brand":"Bolin Hu","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48114074484991,"sku":"9781761540424","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_34d6ed2b-fa95-4e14-a268-a80278a03665.jpg?v=1769618950","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/patriots-and-propaganda-bolin-hu-9781761540424","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}