The Second Sino-Japanese War:
The Republic of China 1937
Step into the tumultuous heart of 1937, where the roar of Japanese tanks shatters the fragile peace of Beijing. You are delegates of a China besieged, forced to confront the relentless advance of a powerful aggressor. The fate of the Middle Kingdom hangs in the balance, a nation grappling with the urgent need to defend its sovereignty.
But the struggle extends beyond the battlefield. The simmering tension between the Nationalist government and the burgeoning Communist Party threatens to tear China apart from within, even as they stand united against a common enemy. Navigate this treacherous political landscape, where alliances are as fragile as the war-torn terrain.
Adding to the complexity, the looming shadows of global superpowers—the Soviet Union and the United States—stretch across the continent, their aid a double-edged sword, driven by their own strategic interests. Their resources fuel the resistance, but at what cost?
This is not just a war; it’s a crucible forging the future of China, a nation caught in the crosscurrents of global ambition. Amid WW2, every decision, every negotiation, could alter the course of history. Will you forge a unified front, secure vital aid, or succumb to internal strife? The destiny of China is in your hands.
Topic: The Republic of China 1937
Chair: Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams is a junior studying International Economics and Mandarin Chinese. He started Notre Dame Model United Nations as a freshman, and since then has competed in several conferences, garnering multiple awards. In his freetime, he enjoys working on cinematography projects, Chinese Yo-Yo, and working on campus researching China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Matthew is very excited to serve as the chair for the Chinese Republic Bloc in the Joint Crisis Committee: “The Dawn of a New Far East: the Second Sino-Japanese War” : The Second Sino-Japanese War, 1937.