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In the Second World War there was a group of Philippine Chinese who devoted themselves to the anti-Japanese fighting in this Southeast Asian country, adding these brave Chinese people fought side by side with the local Filipinos, making a significate contribution to the victory of the war. These overseas Chinese martyrs are not only the pride of China, but also the historical witness of the friendship between China and the Philippines. After Japan invaded the Philippines on Dec. 8, 1941, the Chinese people who lived in the Philippines, organized guerrilla warfare, called Wha Chi, means Overseas Chinese Anti-Japanese Guerilla Force. Wha Chi, which was formally organized on May 19, 1942. Was formed by a group of courageous men bound by a common hatred of the Japanese and a burning desire to fight for Philippine freedom. Wang Chieh (or Ong Kiet), a storekeeper from Dagupan City, is historically recognized as the commander and organizer. He had fought with the New Fourth Army troops stationed at the lower Yangtze River in China, and his training and experience became valuable to the group. Their popular moniker Squadron 48, fighting alongside their Philippine comrades, against Japanese aggressors. More than 200 Philippine Chinese died during the war. The guerrilla army was made up of mainly Chinese, whose previous generations came from China's southern Fujian and Guangdong provinces. It started with 52 members and expanded to more than 700.