Japan and Vietnam's Caodaists: A Wartime Relationship (1939–45)

In: Journal of Southeast Asian studies, Band 27, Heft 1, S. 179-193

Abstract

The study describes an asymmetric relationship between Vietnamese Caodaists, followers of the Cao Dai religion, and the Japanese during World War Two. The Caodaists maintained a pro-Japanese stance throughout the occupation, based on their judgement that they could in this way advance the nationalist cause and achieve independence from French rule. The position of the Caodaists immediately after the end of World War Two was adversely affected as a result of their wartime collaboration.