The issue of overseas Chinese is the biggest problem between Vietnam and the Republic of China.

Out of consideration for the overall situation of the anti-Soviet Russian camp and the assistance promised by President Chiang, Ngo Dinh Diem did not show up, wanting to leave room for maneuver. As foreign minister, Vu Van Mu completely represented the government in his words and deeds, and he also did not say anything to death, and after reporting on the "Haiphong female militia incident" and the measures that the government was about to take, he found an excuse to leave the meeting hall.

The same kind of text, all Chinese, there is no need to say those diplomatic words such as "deep regret" and "strong condemnation".

Jiang Enkai put down the document and asked thoughtfully: "Mr. Li, this is a temporary regulation, can I understand that the new government may take further measures?" ”

Li Weimin looked at the secretary beside him and asked rhetorically: "Consul Chiang, how does Taiwan manage foreigners?" ”

"The situation in the Republic of China is different from that in Vietnam."

The word "Republic of China" is particularly important, as if to emphasize that the national government is the only legitimate government of China, and as if to imply that "don't forget your roots, you are also Chinese."

When he was about to return to Haiphong in the afternoon, Li Weimin did not have time to go around in circles with him, and said bluntly: "Consul Chiang, no sovereign country will allow foreigners to enjoy the same rights as its own citizens in its own country, but it does not need to fulfill the same obligations as its own citizens, let alone allow foreigners to engage in illegal and criminal activities in its own country. ”

"No matter which country you go to, you must abide by the laws and regulations of the country where you are located, and I have no objection to this. As for rights and obligations, Mr. Li should be aware that this is an issue left over from history, and that the two countries have signed relevant treaties before. ”

"There are treaties that do, but that's with France."

Jiang Enkai, the black sheep in the fight against overseas Chinese, has no opinion and is very supportive. However, there are some elements in the interim regulations that he has to pay attention to.

If it is managed according to the normal state, Chinese are restricted from living and working in Vietnam, and large-scale deportation is carried out on the grounds of "illegal entry", "illegal residence" or "illegal employment", where will the more than one million overseas Chinese living in Vietnam go?

Many overseas Vietnamese have supported the Kuomintang since the Xinhai Revolution, from the Northern Expedition to the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, from the War of Resistance to the house arrest of Huang Jie's corps on Phu Quoc Island last year.

It is unrealistic to withdraw all of them to Taiwan, and if people are not allowed to go to Taiwan, the consulate may be smashed.

The more Jiang Enkai thought about it, the more worried he became, and asked expectantly: "Mr. Li, you have won the trust of Premier Yan, can you help overseas Chinese speak on this issue?" ”

"Consul Chiang, this is not a problem that can be solved with one or two kind words. In my opinion, it is better to seek others than to seek oneself. ”

"How do you seek yourself?"

"First of all, we must abide by the law and stop doing things that are hated not only by Vietnamese, but also by us Chinese; Secondly, we must learn to be grateful, to repay the society, and to show some sincerity; The second is to go into the small circle that exists, stop being a country within a country, take the initiative to make friends with the locals, and integrate into the mainstream society. ”

"I have no objection to the first and the second is also unobjectionable, I can negotiate with the leaders of the five gangs, overseas Chinese leaders and representatives from all walks of life, and mobilize compatriots on the embankment to donate money and materials to comfort and assist the new government in relocating refugees; As for the third point, it is not something I can do, after all, the tradition is deep-rooted, and many compatriots can't even speak Vietnamese, so how can they integrate? ”

Among the overseas Chinese in Vietnam, the Consulate General has a certain appeal.

Ma Guoxuan and other gang leaders and some old-fashioned overseas Chinese leaders, don't look at the fact that they have lived in Vietnam for so many years and have a big family, but they actually have no sense of belonging to Vietnam, and they have always looked forward to the Consulate General. So only dealing with their sons, they were not taken into account at all in the industrial village project.

Improving the image of the Chinese requires the concentration of efforts from all sides, Li Weimin said straight to the point: "Consul Chiang, many things are beyond our control, I can clearly tell you that at the latest three years, overseas Chinese in Vietnam will not be integrated, but they must also be integrated." If the national government has foresight, it should cooperate with us to advance step by step, otherwise everyone will not have a good time at that time. ”

The so-called "integration" is to turn "overseas Vietnamese Chinese" into "Vietnamese Chinese".

Once integrated, the sense of belonging of more than one million Vietnamese Chinese to the Nationalist Government will become weaker and weaker over time, which the Nationalist Government does not want to see. But as the person in front of me suggests, the current Nationalist Government simply cannot afford to take such a big responsibility, and if it does not cooperate, if the Vietnamese government takes further measures, then the Nationalist Government will be even more embarrassed and even more difficult to ride.

This is not a matter for the Consul General to call the shots.

Jiang Enkai sighed secretly and said helplessly: "Mr. Li, I will report to the national government as soon as possible, and as for what you mentioned that it is better to ask for others than for yourself, I will also cooperate as much as possible." ”

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Walking out of Jialong Palace and getting into the car, Secretary Feng couldn't hold back any longer, and said indignantly: "Consul Jiang, does he still think he is Chinese?" If it was during the Anti-Japanese War, he would be a big traitor! ”

The Nationalist Government had intelligence sources in North Vietnam, and Jiang Enkai was not ignorant of what Li Weimin was doing in Hanoi's coastal defense, so he took off his glasses and said: "Don't talk nonsense, it's just that the position is different." ”

"Looking like a villain, what position can he take?"

The young subordinate next to him was also the son of an old friend, and Chiang did not reproach him for his insulting remarks, but patiently explained: "Our position is to be loyal to the president and the party-state, and his position is to let our compatriots survive in Vietnam." The national strength is not strong, and the government can't count on it, so it's understandable for him to do so. ”

is about the same age, but he actually became a ministerial-level senior official because he defected to the Vietnamese.

As soon as he thought of his flat head, and remembered that he was a mouthful of Taiwan instead of the Republic of China, Secretary Wu was angry, and couldn't help but say: "Wu Tingyan is in danger, I don't think he may be able to go through this road, and he can't even save his life." ”

Height determines vision, you can't really compare with others as a secretary.

Jiang Enkai put on his glasses and said seductively: "Huicheng, Li Weimin is not as simple as you think. He was indeed supporting Ngo Dinh Diem and was in fact not involved in the internal political struggle in South Vietnam. Because everything he is doing now is what he wants to do or want to do no matter who is in power, and it is in the interests of the South Vietnamese government. Moreover, his real background is not Ngo Dinh Diem, but American.

In addition, Nguyen Van Xin has a personal relationship with the Li family, and he will not be moved because he supports Ngo Dinh Diem. If Nguyen Van Thanh really staged a coup d'état and was really able to come to power, not only would he not deal with him, but he would be reused. As for the Pingchuan faction, the reputation is so bad, as long as you are careful, you don't have to worry about it at all. ”