Smuggling Activities in the Sino-Japanese Economic War (1937-1945)

Author: Qi Chunfeng
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: Qi Chunfeng's work is based on a comprehensive grasp of domestic and international historical documents and academic writings, particularly leveraging the rich, unpublished archives from the Second Historical Archives of China. This foundation ensures that the research conclusions are firmly grounded in reliable historical facts. The paper provides a profound analysis of the internal and external causes of Japan's rampant smuggling, pointing out that the war disrupted the existing economic order, creating chaotic and disordered conditions that provided opportunities for Japanese smuggling; the scarcity and shortage of materials also facilitated smuggling. The paper dedicates significant space to elaborating in detail on the organizational structures, smuggled goods and methods, smuggling routes and scale, as well as the distribution of smuggling activities across various provinces. From multiple perspectives, the paper examines the various impacts of smuggling on China's economy, particularly its destructive and corrosive effects on politics, society, and people's thoughts. Through an in-depth exploration and analysis of historical facts, the paper not only reveals the truth about smuggling but also offers some thought-provoking new insights. For example, how should we view the economic ties, linked by smuggling, between our wartime regions and occupied areas? In summary, smuggling is a complex economic issue, and providing an appropriate assessment of it is a serious political and academic matter. Qi Chunfeng's work delves into this historical phenomenon from different angles, enriching historical research and contributing to the advancement of academic endeavors.