| The "Black Dragon", composed of Japanese ronins, is the most long-lasting and influential Japanese rightist corporation. It existed from 1901 to 1945. Its activities in China provide lots of information and policy basis for Japanese aggression against China. We should not neglect its influence and function. Because the domestic researches on this organization are not sufficient and thorough enough, the author undertakes a comprehensive study on it.Firstly, the author generally introduces some basic information of the "Black Dragon". It has lasted for more than half a century, from 1901 to 1945. It's the inevitable outcome of the Policy of Japanese Aggression. In Late 19th and Early 20th Century, both the intensification of conflicts between Japan and Russia and the ambition of Japanese rightist ronins finally motivate the foundation of this rightist organization. The "Black Dragon" has complete program and relatively strict organization, with invasion of China as a major goal. In its main leaders N and M under the control of foreign invasion expansion activities, It is the pioneer to Japan foreign expansionism and main accompliceSecondly, activities of "Black Dragon" in China are systematically elaborated. Since its foundation, this organization has actively acted to scheme the war between Japan and Russia. It went to the northeast area of China and Siberia area to do series of espionage activities. Around the 1911 Revolution, it actively participates in Chinese revolution; meanwhile, it undermines the revolution so as to obtain Japan's special benefit in the northeast area of China, making use of the opportunity when China is experiencing revolution. During the Northern Warlords Government period, it not only plans to divide China but also plots to help the restoration of Zhang Xun. From the 1920s, its activities in China are limited by the Japanese government. But even after the foundation of Nanking Kuomintang Government, there are still numbers of black dragon ronins who do various espionage activities in China.Thirdly, the function and influence of activities done by the "Black Dragon" in China are then explained. The "Black Dragon" has done series of espionage and destructive activities in China, which cause serious harm to China. The espionage information it collected and arranged provides reference to Japan government in making policies towards China. To some extent, the information even governs the formulation of Japan's policies to China. As the representative of Japanese Rightist Corporation, the "Black Dragon" has great influence to the development of Japanese Right-wing forces. Being the birthplace and cradle of Japanese rightist corporations, it has promoted the foundation of many other Japanese Rightist organizations, such as Xuemeng Group, Youcun Union and Dai Nippon Seisanto. Its influence to the development of Japanese Right-wing forces and the fascistization of Japan is very significant.Lastly, analyzes the members'of the "Black Dragon" social psyche. Tentative analysis on the social psyche of Japanese Right-wing forces'active participation in foreign aggression is also offered. |