In a move that’s sparking global conversation, former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama attended the 80th anniversary of China’s victory commemorating the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression with a heartfelt apology 🕊️. Despite backlash at home, he called for Japan to "confront history honestly" and learn from past mistakes.
Hatoyama praised Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent speech, which separated Japan’s wartime militarists from its people. "The aggressors were a small group," he noted, echoing Xi’s stance. "We must build bridges, not walls" 🌍, he added, urging mutual respect amid rising geopolitical tensions.
While critics in Japan label his actions "controversial," young activists online are applauding the gesture as a step toward "healing through humility" ✨. Could this redefine Japan-China ties? Only time—and TikTok debates—will tell 📱💬.
