In the wake of the Manchurian Incident, where the Kwantung Army of Japan occupied Manchuria, the world's reaction was awaited with bated breath. Let's dive into this history lesson, keeping it lively and relatable.

• Jiang's Expectation: Hoped that Western powers would denounce the Guandong Army's actions.
• Reality Check: The international response was like a whisper in a rock concert - quite muted. 😶
  • Example: Imagine hoping for a huge surprise birthday party but only getting a silent phone call.

• London Times: Stated that Japan had valid reasons but messed up its approach.
• United States (U.S.): Took the sideline stance. They claimed Tokyo wasn't responsible for violating the Paris Pact since the Kwantung Army went rogue. 🤷‍♂️
  • Real-world Example: Think of it as blaming a parent for their kid's misbehavior at school when they had no clue about it.
• Soviet Union: As long as their Siberian border was safe, they remained audience members with popcorn. 🍿

China was like that one kid in dodgeball whom no one wants on their team. Left to fend off Japan alone.