A Study of the Kailuan Five Mines Workers'Strike in 1934
The Kailuan Five Mines strike in 1934,which represented a significant peak in the mid-1930s'de-cline in workers'movements and was marked by three distinct strike waves during a period of three months,gar-nered considerable public attention.The strike,occurring after the signing of the Tanggu truce and the incorpora-tion of Eastern Hebei into Japan's sphere of influence,erupted in a so-called"demilitarized zone"as designated by Japanese imperialism and the Nationalist government.The strike occurred amid intense competition among va-rious forces,reflecting the complex historical context.It evolved from a straightforward struggle for improving eco-nomic conditions into a revolutionary struggle against Nationalist rule and driven by the broader goal of class liber-ation.The CPC's mobilization,organization,and leadership were essential to the emergence,expansion,and escalation of the strike.