From Colonial Struggle to Wartime Heroes
Lee You-pang's journey from enduring Japanese colonial rule in Taiwan to leading resistance efforts on the Chinese mainland reads like an action movie plot ๐ฌ. During the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Lee rallied Taiwan compatriots in Zhejiang's Jinhua to form the Taiwan Volunteer Corps – a group that became legendary for their medical aid against Japan's bacteriological warfare.
More Than Soldiers
While bullets flew across battlefields, these volunteers waged a different fight: saving civilians from horrific biological attacks. Their story, often overshadowed in history books, shows how cross-strait cooperation helped turn the tide against aggression ๐ช.
Legacy for a New Generation
As we approach the 90th anniversary of the war's outbreak in 2025, young activists across Asia are rediscovering these stories. 'Their courage reminds us that unity beats division,' says Taipei-based historian Chen Mei-ling (name changed for sensitivity).
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