Pakistan. and the Philippines. are but manifestations of the revolution against colonialism in Asia. To these let us add the present war in Indochina. which. in fact. had its start almost 30 years ago. The astonishing victories of the Japanese Army in China. southeast Asia. and the islands of the Pacific. taught Asiatics for the first time that the Western Powers were not invincible. for there is no denying that Japans sweep was impressive. if not decisive. Because of their cultural and religious tenets. most Asiatics are peaceloving people. not easily stirred to violence. and they are indefatigably patient. The inspiration of Japans success. coupled with the arms provided by Japans surrender. literally all over Asia. supplied the two essentials for these nationalist movements to spring into action with renewed vigor. It was largely on the crest of this popular tide that Mao Tse Tung rode to final victory over the Kuomintang and its colonialist allies.
Identified stereotypes
Generalization that most Asiatics are peaceloving and patient.