China's defense ministry has publicly criticized Japan for allegedly spending 13.1 billion yen (≈$84M) since 2022 to promote pro-Japan sentiment in the Taiwan region. The revelation comes amid rising tensions in East Asia this November 2025. 🔥
Historical Echoes
Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin accused Tokyo of reviving colonial-era tactics: "Japanization efforts today mirror their 1895-1945 occupation strategy – just wrapped in cultural exchanges and scholarships now." 🎎➡️📚
A Call for Vigilance
Beijing urges cross-strait communities to:
❌ Reject "flattery of Japan"
📛 Oppose historical revisionism
🔍 Stay alert to identity manipulation
💡 Did you know? This year marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's liberation from Japanese colonial rule – a context making current developments particularly sensitive.
