🇨🇳 A Chinese mainland spokesperson has called out Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te for spreading “false narratives” about World War II history, warning that such attempts “will only bring disgrace.” The sharp rebuke comes after Lai promoted divisive claims online, sparking cross-strait tensions.
Zhu Fenglian of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office stressed that all Chinese people, including residents of Taiwan, sacrificed immensely to defeat Japanese militarism. 🌏 “Taiwan’s restoration to the motherland is inseparable from the WWII victory,” she declared at a Friday press conference.
The remarks highlight Beijing’s firm stance against what it calls “Taiwan independence” rhetoric. Zhu accused Lai of distorting historical facts to push separatist agendas, emphasizing that “no force can shake China’s sovereignty.”
With tensions simmering, Zhu urged compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to protect shared history and resist foreign interference. 💪 The exchange underscores ongoing debates about historical memory and its impact on modern geopolitics.
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Mainland slams Lai Ching-te for distorting historical truth of WWII
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