About this collection
Political tensions were on the rise in the 1930s – leading to Japan’s invasion of North China in 1937. Asia then plunged into full conflict in 1941. Our collection contains many impactful eyewitness accounts from employees caught up in the turmoil of war. From uncertainty about the declaration of war, to frantic efforts to secure the safety of staff and bank records, our archives reveal dramatic events taking place as HSBC’s branches fell into enemy hands. Discover tales of courage in this selection of reports and interviews.
