"To forget history is to betray". In the long river of history, buildings are not only the accumulation of bricks and cement, but also the witnesses of time and the recorders of history.
The three northeastern provinces, once ravaged by war, still retain many traces of the colonial era.
Among them, a building called "Pyochung Tower" is particularly eye-catching. This is not only because of its architectural style, but also because of the heavy and humiliating history it bears behind it.
Back in that stormy era, the iron hooves of Japanese imperialism set foot on Chinese territory. Not only did they bring guns and gunsmoke, but they also tried to forcibly implant their own culture and beliefs in this ancient land.
As a result, buildings with strong Japanese flavors, such as "Mukden Shrine" and "Omotachi Pagoda", have sprung up in the land of Tohoku. All of these buildings are clear evidence of Japan's aggressive ambitions.
The construction of the "Pyochung Tower" is particularly typical. It was not only built to commemorate the Japanese soldiers who died in battle, but also a symbol of the spirit of Japanese militarism. Every stone and every drop of mortar is soaked in the blood and tears of the people of Northeast China.
In the peaceful years after Japan's surrender and the end of the war, the tower became a subtle symbol in Sino-Japanese relations.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, in the face of these dazzling colonial relics, China began to demolish them. This is not only a respect for history, but also a safeguard of national dignity.
However, when preparing to dismantle the "Pyotchu Tower", Japan** suddenly intervened and put forward an outrageous demand: if it is to be demolished, the stone must be returned to Japan.
This demand is not only unreasonable, but also a blatant provocation to China's sovereignty and national feelings.
This move by Japan is undoubtedly an attempt to cover up the historical truth and erase the crime of aggression.
They forget that these buildings are irrefutable evidence of their aggression and a testimony to the suffering of the Chinese people. History cannot be tampered with, let alone erased. China** and its people have shown a firm stand and determination in this regard.
After careful consideration, China ** decided to keep the "Biaozhong Pagoda" and renamed it the "White Jade Pagoda". This decision is not only a respect for history, but also a commitment to the national memory.
This tower now stands on the White Jade Mountain in Lushun, and it is even more to warn future generations not to forget the national shame and rejuvenate China, and always remind the Chinese people that that humiliating history can never be forgotten, and those heroic martyrs who sacrificed for the country and the nation are always worth remembering.
As for the shameful demands made by the Japanese side, they can only be regarded as ignorance of history and blindness to reality.
In this era of globalization, exchanges and cooperation between countries are becoming more and more frequent, but historical issues are still an insurmountable gap between some countries. Only by facing up to history can we face the future; Only by respecting historical facts can we win the respect and understanding of the world.