At a Tuesday press briefing in Beijing, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, criticized Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te for 'distorting' World War II history.
Chen pointed to the Chinese Peoples War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, noting that the Chinese mainland paid an immense human cost—some 35 million military and civilian casualties—before achieving victory alongside other World Anti-Fascist War allies. 'As the main WWII battlefield in Asia, China’s sacrifices underpin the post-war order,' he said.
Marking the 80th anniversary of that victory—and Taiwan’s recovery in 1945—Chen argued that attempts to equate the war’s anti-fascist legacy with the Democratic Progressive Party’s secessionist stance risk misleading residents of Taiwan and international audiences.
He warned that such narratives could fuel divisions rather than foster understanding of shared history. 'No matter how one tries to twist the past, it does not change the fact that Taiwan is an integral part of China, nor the historical trend toward reunification,' Chen added.
Looking ahead, Chen urged residents of Taiwan to reflect on the lessons of history and join calls for 'national rejuvenation.' His comments underscore how historical memory continues to shape cross-strait ties in a digital age—where debates over history now play out on social media and beyond.
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Mainland spokesperson slams Lai Ching-te for distorting WWII history
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