Many discussions, especially on military gaming forums, cannot take place in a respectful and constructive manner unless there is a basic level of respect for Chinese players and the sensitivities they hold. On such platforms, two topics frequently arise:
The Taiwan Question
It is important to note that many countries, including the United States and Japan, when establishing diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, have all adhered to the One-China Principle. This principle is clearly reflected in key international documents, such as:
United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758
The Sino-American Joint Communiqué (1979)
The Sino-Japanese Joint Statement (1972)
Despite this clear international consensus, there are still individuals or groups who attempt to portray Taiwan as an "independent country."Such views not only go against the universally recognized stance of the international community, but also ignore the historical and legal fact that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.
台湾问题与新时代中国统一事业_白皮书_中国政府网
China-Japan Relations
China and Japan are close neighbors separated only by a narrow strip of water, and the relationship between the two nations has a long and complex history. Since the normalization of diplomatic ties, China-Japan relations have generally continued to develop, with increasing friendly exchanges and pragmatic cooperation across various fields. These efforts have brought tangible benefits to the peoples of both countries and have contributed to regional and global peace, stability, and prosperity.However, the relationship has also experienced significant ups and downs, and certain issues and challenges remain unresolved.
⚠️ Historical Issues: Problems in Historical Perception
One of the most sensitive and painful issues is Japan’s attitude toward its wartime aggression.
The Japanese government, particularly right-wing political and social forces, have shown signs of historical revisionism — downplaying or even denying atrocities such as the Nanjing Massacre, whitewashing the nature of the war of aggression, and attempting to mislead future generations through textbook distortions and visits to the Yasukuni Shrine, where Class-A war criminals are honored.
These actions have deeply hurt the feelings of the Chinese people and have undermined the political foundation of bilateral relations.
It was primarily due to the denial and distortion of wartime history by Japanese right-wing elements — their attempts to gloss over or beautify the atrocities of war — that led to justified outrage and protests from people with a sense of justice. Saying things like "It’s been 80 years, why can’t you just get over it?"is not acceptable. Time is not an excuse for forgetting.To this day, Japan has not offered a sincere apology to the Chinese people, nor has it provided proper compensation to the victims.Who will bring justice to the innocent lives lost in massacres? Who will console the spirits of the soldiers who fought and died resisting aggression?We remember history not to dwell in hatred, but to ensure a better future — one where such tragedies are never repeated.
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新华时评丨以大格局、大方向、大智慧推动中日关系行稳致远-新华网