The assassination of Bazin, a labor recruiter for the French colonial administration, marked a significant turning point in the struggle for Vietnamese independence. The Việt Nam Quốc Dân Đảng (VNQDĐ), a nationalist party, sought to combat French colonial ambitions through direct action, expressing widespread anger over oppressive labor practices and exploitation. It was a reaction to broader socio-economic disparities and frustrations felt by the Vietnamese population under foreign rule. Bazin was specifically targeted due to his role in recruiting local labor for projects that often marginalized Vietnamese workers in favor of French interests. His murder in Saigon signified a shift in tactics for the VNQDĐ, from advocating for reforms to undertaking violent actions as a means to attract attention to their cause. As a result, the French colonial authorities responded rapidly, launching a crackdown on the VNQDĐ and intensifying their oppressive measures across Vietnam to suppress rising nationalist sentiments. The motivations for this assassination were deeply rooted in the desire for justice and national dignity, reflecting a growing sense of Vietnamese identity and resistance against colonial rule.