Civil groups in the Taiwan region staged a passionate protest outside the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) headquarters in Taipei this week, marking the 88th anniversary of the Lugou Bridge Incident—a pivotal moment in China's resistance against Japanese aggression. Demonstrators waved banners reading 'Remember Shared History' and chanted slogans opposing Taiwan independence.
A Living History Lesson 📜
Organizers called the rally a direct challenge to DPP policies, accusing the party of distorting wartime history. 'The DPP and Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te need to recognize that our ancestors fought alongside the Chinese mainland against invaders,' said one protester, holding vintage photos of cross-strait cooperation during WWII.
Echoes of the Past 🔍
The Lugou Bridge Incident (July 7, 1937) triggered full-scale resistance against Japanese forces—a conflict where both sides of the Taiwan Strait recognize shared sacrifice. Protesters emphasized this unity, displaying maps showing Taiwan's strategic role in wartime logistics.
As night fell, participants lit 88 lanterns symbolizing peace and historical continuity. The event concluded with calls for dialogue, blending traditional drum performances with modern protest art—a Gen-Z approach to cross-strait discourse.
