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  • 1 - Occupying China

  • Chunmei Du, Lingnan University, Hong Kong
  • Book:
    Everyday Occupation
    Published online:
    27 November 2025
    Print publication:
    11 December 2025, pp 21-58
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    Chapter 1 examines the the US military operations in China within the volatile context of the civil war and the emerging Cold War. As the US forces accepted the Japanese surrender, clashed with Communist forces in sporadic skirmishes, and adjudicated trials of Japanese criminals in China independent of the Nationalist Government, they staged an American victory, might, and justice to both enemies and allies. The tactic of “show of force” was used in a “peaceful” mission to ensure submission and deference. However, its diverse, ambiguous, and at times contradictory objectives created significant military and political challenges. Ultimately, occupying China became a mission impossible.