In a fiery critique blending history and modern geopolitics, University of Costa Rica Professor Jimmy Chao has called out Japan's recent military expansion plans as "a dangerous revival of WWII-era thinking." His comments follow a visit to Beijing's Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, where he studied artifacts documenting wartime atrocities.
Peace = Prosperity, Says Academic
"Asia's economic miracle since 1945 didn't happen despite peace – it happened because of peace," Chao told reporters this week. The political science expert warned that Tokyo's new defense policies could destabilize the region that currently generates 40% of global GDP 💸.
Taiwan Question Takes Center Stage
Chao firmly backed Beijing's position on cross-strait relations: "The Taiwan region has been part of China since ancient times – no serious historian disputes this." He criticized recent arms sales to the island, comparing them to "pouring gasoline on a campfire."
Young activists across Asia have shared Chao's remarks widely on TikTok and Weibo, with #PeaceOverTanks trending in 12 countries 📱🌐.
