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I think it's problematic to isolate historical events without considering the surrounding history and can inflame tensions between communities/nations. In terms
by Red29 6y ago
I think it's problematic to isolate historical events without considering the surrounding history and can inflame tensions between communities/nations.
In terms of The Japanese invasion of China, this event has often been magnified by China in comparison to other brutal events that occurred after and before it. Taken in isolation it is indeed horrendous. But zeroing in on this event downplays the brutality of the other events within China, both by other Europeans and by various Chinese over the past 200 years. Its a distortion of history.
To give an example for a number of decades in china there have been 1000s of films about Japan's invasion of China. How many have there been on Britians cruelty to the chinese?
Encouraging a demonising of a nation is not something I can support.
- justicezyx 6y agoHey, this comment is composed of arbitrary claims without any references. Can we have a more constructive discussion where information and data can be shared?
- Red29 6y agoWell that's a fair point. Can I also say that I thought your first comment was beautifully written (I'm being honest here). Anyway, I don't have time right now right now to provide evidence. So that does weaken my case. I looked into this stuff years ago. I also am aware that my position might be hurtful to Chinese. That is not my intention either (but it may have happened - and I'm sorry if that did occur). I could try and provide some links Tomo. Just to repeat I know the Japan invasion of china was horrific. Their treatment of British Soldiers was awful too. But how this event has been portrayed by the Chinese, relative to other awful historical events and the impact that has had on them is something I feel needs consideration. Anyway I'm just repeating myself.
- justicezyx 6y agoPoints taken. CCP indeed has a plan for most significant historical events where the party has proper resources to work on. Those were mostly managed by the propaganda department. This is also reflecting my comments elsewhere about China is far more exotic than just being oppressive and authoritarian. But for all those manipulation, Japanese denial has been extremely insulting and unnecessary, which I have been saying all the time.