Hey everyone, a major cross-strait moment unfolded this week as the Chinese mainland called out Taiwan authorities’ Academia Historica for rewriting key parts of World War II history. 🤯
At a Wednesday press briefing, Zhu Fenglian from the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office slammed a recent statement that labelled the 1945 victory as simply “the end of the Sino-Japanese War and post-war handover.” She warned this downplay move not only glosses over the brutality of Japanese aggression but, she said, “reflects not only ignorance of history, but also a desecration of the sacrifices made by the entire nation.” 🔥
Zhu stressed that reclaiming Taiwan was a significant outcome of that triumph—achieved through the unbreakable spirit of the Chinese people, including compatriots in Taiwan. It’s a milestone she believes deserves joint commemoration on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. 🌏
She also urged residents of Taiwan to firmly defend these historic achievements and to stand against any push for “Taiwan independence” or external interference.
On a side note, Zhu mentioned that many residents of Taiwan have watched the mainland film “Dead to Rights,” which uses verified photos from the Nanjing Massacre to remind us of those wartime atrocities. 🎬
Whether you’re a history buff or just curious, this showdown highlights the power of storytelling—and why remembering the past matters for cross-strait ties today. 🤝
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Mainland condemns Taiwan institution for distorting wartime history
cgtn.com
