JCC Communist China Chair: Brian Zak PO/Vice Chair: Xander Allison 1
Table of Contents 3. Letter from Chair 4. Members of Committee 6. Topics 2
Letter from the Chair Delegates, Welcome to LYMUN II! My name is Brian Zak and I will be chairing the Chinese Communist Party JCC. I hope this committee can be both educational for delegates of all levels of experience and skill. I am a junior at Lyons Township and have been participating in Model U.N. for two years. I was the Political Officer for the European Central Bank committee at LYMUN I last year. I am very excited to be fully running a committee, especially one that is this special. I have always loved the concept of a joint committee and am looking forward to seeing the interaction between our committee and the KMT committee. Our committee is devoted to one goal: the unification of China under a communist government. This will be done through many means, war being one of them. The LYMUN II crisis staff will work to make the committee very immersive and make personal powers influential to the outcome of a committee. Each of your actions, no matter your position, will have a considerable influence on the committee. China presents many opportunities for the CPC as well as the rest of the world. The involvement of crisis will make this a very fluid committee, requiring quick reactions and cooperation between delegates in order to defeat the nationalist forces. The choices you make in this committee will affect not only the CPC and the KMT, but the rest of the world. I hope you find this background guide beneficial to your performance in committee. If you have any questions, please email me at brian_zak@live.com and I will be more than happy to help. Good Luck! Brian Zak 3
Members in Committee: 1. Chairman of Intelligence The Chairman of Intelligence is in command of all communist intelligence minsters. This Chairman is also needed to relay found information regarding the Nationalist government to the cabinet. This delegate must be able to effectively use the resources at his or her disposal to get as much information as possible in order to most effectively defeat the Nationalists. 2. Commander of the People s Liberation Army This general is in charge of the Chinese Communist Party s military force. As the Nationalists continue to attack our territory, it is their duty to command the troops at their disposal to fight back the KMT forces and eventually take over Beijing for the CCP. 3. General of the West + 4. General of the East These two generals are in command of their respective parts of the region s military forces. They report to the commander of the PLA but have some autonomy in their decisions. 5. Commander of Guerilla Forces This delegate commands all guerilla forces inside of KMT territory. He or she reports to the Commander of the PLA. 6. Chairman of Finance This delegate must manage the finances of the CCP. This minister is also responsible for any trade deals made with other nations. Also in charge of both the Export and Import ministers. 7. Minister of Foreign Exports This minister is responsible for the exports of the CCP. 8. Minister of Foreign Imports This minister is responsible for the imports of weapons and necessary supplies that support the CCP. 9. Chairman of Foreign Affairs In charge of both subordinate foreign ministers. Has a large amount of influence on Chairman Mao. 10. Minister of Foreign Affairs Soviet Union 4
This minister must work to create relations with other nations that may benefit the CCP s cause. Soviet Union currently has diplomatic relations with the Chinese Communist Party and it is their duty to use these channels to advance the interests of the CCP. 11. Minister of Foreign Affairs USA This minister must work to create relations with other nations that may benefit the CCP s cause. The United States of America currently has diplomatic relations with the Chinese Communist Party and it is their duty to use these channels to advance the interests of the CCP. 12. Minister of Communications This delegate is essentially in charge of the Communist propaganda. This minister must win the hearts and minds of the people. This can be accomplished in many ways such as press releases and leaflets, to name a few. 13. Vice Minister of Communications This minister is primarily in charge of propaganda in KMT territory. He or she reports to the Minister of communications. 14. Chairman of Internal Commerce This Chairman is in charge of Agriculture and Industry. Both ministers have a fair amount of autonomy but the chairman must ensure that these ministers work for the best interest of the CCP. 15. Minister of Agriculture The CCP relies on agriculture heavily. The distribution of food to the people is vital to the success of the party. This minister must maintain the food supply and ensure the protection of the farmer. 16. Minister of Industry This minister must maintain and further promote industry in the CCP territory. 17. Mao s Advisor #1 + 18. Mao s Advisor #2 + 19. Mao s Advisor #3 These advisors have the ear of Mao Zedong. While they do not have specific duties, they are able to influence Mao. 20. Minister of Internal Affairs 5
This minister must fight corruption and conspiracy within the party. This delegate must ensure that this cabinet stays stable protects the interests of the party. 21. Minister of Domestic Welfare This minister is charge of the safety and wellbeing of all of the Party s citizens. This delegate is in charge of healthcare and sanitation for the Chinese people. 22. Vice Chairman of the CCP This delegate is second in command of the Chinese Communist Party. Their duties pertain to the advancement of the Communist ideals. This minister also has a large amount of influence on Chairman Mao. 23. Minister of Domestic Security This Delegate is in charge of maintaining social order within CCP territory. They control CCP police forces to keep the peace. 24. Chairman of National Welfare This chairman oversees the actions of Domestic Security and Domestic Welfare. 25. Vice Chairman of Intelligence This Vice Chairman is primarily in charge of counter-intelligence operations in CCP territory. Also the subordinate of the Chairman of intelligence. 6
A Brief History of Your Committee: The Chinese Communist Party (CPC) was formed in 1921 by Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao and since then has grown exponentially. It is led by Mao Zedong, the founding father of the People s Republic of China. Before the Sino-Japanese war, the party had been growing quickly, reaching 1,200,000 members in 1945. Kuomintang nationalist forces had been pushing the CPC troops into the northeast of the mainland. The Nationalist forces hugely outnumbered the CPC but still continued to meet strong resistance. This committee begins on January 1 st, 1946. Hostilities with Japan ended only a year before and civil war is now fully resumed. With the help of American resources and a brief pause in fighting between the KMT and CPC, the Japanese were pushed out of China. The defeat of the Japanese gave a huge confidence boost to the Communist troops. They took important military action against Japanese forces in northern China and helped turn the tide of the war. Much of the equipment taken from Japanese troops was used to supply the growing Communist army. As a full on civil war is about to resume, both factions are vying for support from both the Soviet Union and the United States of America. War looms on the horizon. It is our job to ensure Communist victory. As a part of this committee, it is your job to win the fight against the Kuomintang nationalist party and bring a powerful communist government to Beijing. The committee has both Russian and American liaisons to work with both nations. Support from either or both of these nations would provide an enormous advantage to the CPC in our fight against Chiang Kai-Shek. 7
Throughout the conflict, the Chinese Communist Party looked to expand its sphere of influence throughout the mainland. After the war, Mao Zedong met with Chiang Kai-Shek to sign the Double Tenths agreement. This document had the CPC recognize the KMT government as a legitimate government while the KMT recognized the CPC as the official opposition party. This set the stage for the official civil war to resume. In the end of the Second World War, as Japan was exiting the Asian mainland, the Soviet Red Army invaded Manchuria and cut off the remaining Japanese forces. Stalin ordered his armies to give CPC forces much of the Japanese equipment that was captured. Chiang Kai- Shek wanted to prevent the capture of Manchuria by the CPC and moved his troops to the region. The Russians prevented nationalist troops from entering. KMT troops were then airlifted by the US to occupy key cities in North China, but nationalist troops were unable to gain a foothold. This strained CPC U.S. relations. The U.S. originally looked to support the communists in China but as Stalin and the Soviet Union backed the CPC, the U.S. became more reluctant to support communism. As a part of the CPC, it is also your goal to win the hearts and minds of the people. We have the support of much of the northern mainland. Many peasants support our ideals (as they should), meaning that our armies have the assistance needed when fighting in the north. Now it is time to move south. The method of doing so is up to the cabinet. A full military offensive may not 8
be possible, as the nationalist army vastly outnumbers our own. It is possible to increase guerilla attacks inside KMT territory. These attacks can cripple infrastructure as well as create tension within the Kuomintang government. We must also work to turn their allies against them. We still have diplomatic channels open with both the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. so we must use those in the most advantageous way possible. As stated previously, both nations are extremely powerful, both politically and economically. The Soviet Red Army remains a powerful force in the region and full military support would certainly change the tide of the war for the better. The United States, on the other hand, has a large amount of manufacturing capability as well as considerable resources to donate to the communist party. It is the cabinet s decision. An alliance with one, both or neither could change the outcome of this conflict. We have met with both sides and both sides have expressed their support, however this support may not last. The entire world is witnessing the tension between these two nations continue to grow. It may be necessary to maintain some sort of secrecy when interacting with these nations. Keep in mind that potential options may close if we are working with certain factions or nations. This civil war will determine the outcome of the entirety of China. Immense power rests upon this cabinet. Together, you must all decide how the communist party can best unite the mainland under one flag. Questions To Consider: Which alliances, if any, would give the best advantage to the CPC? How can the CPC best utilize the recent Japanese defeat in order to win control over China and the KMT? 9
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