"It's different. There are many Chinese in Southeast Asia. Arroyo's husband in the Philippines is Chinese, and Thaksin Shinawatra in Thailand is Chinese. Few people may know that two-thirds of the members of the Thai Parliament are also Chinese. But these Chinese have become like us.
They are different, and have even been assimilated by the indigenous people. In this part of Southeast Asia, the only countries that can truly maintain Chinese traditions on a large ethnic scale are Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia."
After a pause, He Zhenzhong said in a deep voice: "Because the Chinese in Indonesia have suffered many times of persecution, they still remain united and their hearts are towards China. This is not the case in Singapore, because overseas Chinese can basically be divided into two types, the traditional
Chinese and Straits Chinese, the former generally speak Chinese, talk about China very affectionately, and even call themselves Chinese, represented by their predecessor Tan Kah Kee. The latter generally speak English, read English newspapers, are pro-Western, and are even ashamed of their Chinese appearance.
Singapore’s leader Lee Kuan Yew is the representative.”
"Ah?" The senior colonel officer opened his mouth with a look of disbelief on his face. There are actually so many twists and turns here?
He Zhenzhong smiled and said softly: "Actually, it's not your fault. In fact, too many Chinese people don't know these things. They even think that Singapore is a Chinese country and should be pro-China. In fact, this is not the case. Starting from 2000, the Straits
Chinese ideas began to gain the upper hand in Singapore. Today, traditional Chinese ideas are basically extinct in Singapore. You must know that 0 years ago, more than % of households in Singapore usually spoke Chinese as their home language. You can imagine such a life.
, can such people not be towards us, China?"
Speaking, He Zhenzhong sighed, "But, unfortunately, more than % of families in Singapore now speak English. Moreover, after the year, Singaporean schools will no longer have Chinese education in the traditional sense. And Chinese, only
Learned as a foreign language..."
"How could this happen?" the senior colonel muttered.
"Of course, this is related to the game between big powers." He Zhenzhong paused and then said: "You will know it if you look at the history of Nanyang's changes, focusing on the former Nanyang University. Also, starting from today,
We must popularize relevant knowledge about Nanyang to all officers and soldiers stationed in Indonesia. Not surprisingly, in the future, the officers and soldiers here will be our main force in marching into Nanyang."
"Chief, can you tell me about Nanyang University?" The senior colonel officer said with some shame, "I really want to know about that period of history that we have forgotten."
He Zhenzhong sighed, and then said: "Nanyang University, the first overseas Chinese university, was founded in 1995. After years of study, in 2000, it was forcibly closed by the Singaporean government led by Lee Kuan Yew at the time."
"This university was built with donations from millions of overseas Chinese. Not only wealthy businessmen such as Chen Liusheng and Li Guangqian, but also countless workers, citizens, tricycle drivers, government officials and other grassroots people from various industries. It can be said that it is the top
Wealthy businessmen, down to peddlers and lackeys. Did you know that at that time, there were 0 tricycle drivers performing "charity rides" for Nanyang University, and hundreds of dancers at the Paramount Ballroom performing "charity dances" for Nanyang University."
The colonel officer clenched his fists and took deep breaths. He felt that the blood in his body was boiling. He seemed to feel the blood and unity of those overseas Chinese in that era. Tricycle drivers and dancers were at the bottom of society.
Life is hard, but being able to do such a righteous act has made so many people in today's society feel humiliated.
He Zhenzhong glanced at the Chinese recruits who were training, "At that time, their ideas were very simple. They left their hometowns and traveled across the ocean to come here. They had no chance to study, but they all hoped to contribute a little bit to make their lives better.
Future generations will have the opportunity to enter a Chinese university and receive education in traditional Chinese culture. Because, in their hearts, only China is their country."
"What happened next?" the colonel officer asked.
"Of course this was not recognized by the colonists and the government at the time, so the establishment of Nanyang University has been full of ups and downs. When the Singaporean authorities promoted British education, the closure of Nanyang University was also expected.
I just regret that our national strength was not strong at that time. We were unable to intervene and could only watch helplessly. With the closure of Nanyang University, all those traditional Chinese who had great influence were expelled. So far, traditional Chinese thoughts have
Singapore is completely extinct."
Kaka.
The colonel officer clenched his fists and cracked his knuckles, "We are all Chinese, how could those guys do this?"
He Zhenzhong turned his head, looked at him, and said: "They don't think of themselves as Chinese, but as British. Do you understand? Their leader won the British Lifetime Achievement Award, and he said with emotion that it was because of him
The highest recognition I’ve ever received in my life.”
"Chief, when will we attack Singapore, I will be the first to sign up." The senior colonel officer's eyes were red and his teeth were clenched. Those guys felt more hateful than the little devils. They directly exterminated the traditional thinking of the Chinese. This is essentially
To obliterate the Chinese, no wonder Singaporeans today always look down on the Chinese.
He Zhenzhong turned around, "Of course we will. Moreover, we will definitely rebuild Nanyang University, and we will never let the hard work of those seniors go to waste to comfort their souls in heaven."
"Chief, I'm going to train and I won't accompany you anymore." The senior colonel officer said, raised his hand in a military salute, then turned around and ran away.
He Zhenzhong stood there, raising his head and looking at the sky. Too much Chinese blood and tears had been shed in this place, so they had no intention of leaving after they came.
Nanyang will eventually fall under China's control.