China Media Group (CMG) has unveiled a five-episode documentary series to honour the 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration, offering an immersive journey through the island of Taiwan’s path from Japanese colonial rule to modern-day unity.
Over two months of filming, CMG correspondents travelled to key historical sites in Taipei, gathering oral histories from dozens of historians and descendants of anti-Japanese patriots. Through eyewitness accounts and rare archival footage, the series revisits the hardships endured under colonial rule and celebrates the bravery of residents of Taiwan who resisted foreign aggression.
Adopting a factual, evidence-based approach, the documentary uses symbolic artefacts—ranging from wartime letters and train tickets to surviving weapons—to bring personal stories to life. Detailed interviews and solid historical records also challenge the narrative that “Taiwan’s status is undetermined,” spotlighting attempts by DPP authorities to reshape public perception.
Mainstream media outlets on the island of Taiwan, such as Want Daily and Meihua Media, have lauded the series for presenting a fresh perspective on shared cross-strait memory. The president of the China Times has called on compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to remember history and cherish unity. Viewers across the island have urged DPP authorities to confront historical facts and halt misleading rhetoric.
By revisiting voices and memories from 1945, the documentary underscores a shared destiny across the Taiwan Strait. It delivers a powerful reminder that solidarity and cooperation remain vital for safeguarding national sovereignty and driving the great cause of reunification and rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
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CMG documentary commemorates 80 years of Taiwan's restoration
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