日本侵华战争给中华民族带来空前的灾难,同时也使千百年来维系中华民族繁衍发展、生生不息的强大凝聚力充分发挥出来,爱国主义精神得到弘扬光大。在一曲曲可歌可泣的抗日壮歌中,有不可或缺的一曲乐章,那就是海外华桥对祖国抗战的贡献。正是因为有了这曲乐章,抗日壮歌才显得更加和谐,更富魅力,久久回荡在历史的长河中,令后人难以忘怀。一、华侨支援抗战的原因华侨真正成规模地移居海外是在鸦片战争之后。华侨是炎黄子孙,作为中华民族一个特殊群体,其形成与近代衰败的国运不无关系。外患内乱,民不聊生,第一代华侨就是在这种时代背景下漂泊海外的,其目的是到海外求生存求发展,最终还是要争取衣锦还乡,叶落归根的。第一代华侨“根”的意识十分强烈,故土难离, The Japanese invasion of China brought unprecedented disaster to the Chinese nation. At the same time, it also enabled thousands of years to maintain the multiplication and development of the Chinese nation, to give full play to its powerful cohesive force and to promote the spirit of patriotism. In the melodious anti-Japanese brawl, there is an indispensable piece of music that overseas Chinese bridge to contribute to the motherland’s war of resistance. It is precisely because of this movement, the anti-Japanese Zhuang only become more harmonious and more attractive, long time echoed in the long river of history, so unforgettable future generations. I. Why Overseas Chinese Support the Anti-Japanese War The overseas Chinese were truly emigrated overseas after the Opium War. Overseas Chinese are the descendants of the Chinese nation. As a special group of the Chinese nation, their formation has nothing to do with the declining fortunes of the modern world. The first generation of overseas Chinese are adrift overseas under the background of this era. Their purpose is to seek survival and development overseas, and ultimately to win the favor and return to the roots. The first generation of overseas Chinese “root ” consciousness is very strong,