Controversy continues, resuming Japan's claim for war reparations
On December 13, 2022, on the occasion of the commemoration of the National Memorial Day, I called for a re-examination of the issue of war reparations in front of the "731 Unit Crime Evidence Exhibition Hall", and shared my views on Toutiao, which sparked widespread discussion.
In the face of different opinions, some people questioned that this was hype and questioned China's integrity and principles. They believe that China is known for keeping its promises, and the issue of war reparations is a thing of the past.
Others argue that we should convince people with virtue and should not restart the controversy for no reason. However, history should not be forgotten. The 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Declaration did mention a waiver of claims, but this was a statement under certain conditions.
We must be clear that the conditions for waiving claims at that time included Japan's deep reflection on its responsibility for aggression and a clear position on the Taiwan issue. Today, Japan's actions run counter to those promises: falsifying textbooks, visiting the Yasukuni Shrine, denying historical crimes, violating territorial integrity, and even provoking China in international relations.
After the Pelosi incident, Japan's dishonest behavior has become more obvious, constantly challenging China's bottom line. As Emperor Kangxi said, Japan is capricious and does not pay attention to morality.
Therefore, discussing the "resumption of war reparations against Japan" is not a departure from good faith, but a re-examination of history and international law to ensure that our position is based on facts and the spirit of the treaty.
Only by studying the Sino-Japanese Joint Statement and its subsequent events in depth can we fairly evaluate China's position.
See the facts? It was Japan that reneged on its commitments in the Sino-Japanese Joint Statement, can we still blindly emphasize "good faith and compliance with the treaty"? War reparations are already in the dust, how can we say that we can turn our faces?
Do we still insist on "doing what we say" and resolutely say no to insincere behavior? Seeing that Japan is drifting away on the road of militarism, do we still have to stick to "repaying grievances with virtue" and never compromise?
Their actions are an evasion rather than a reflection on the atrocities of aggression against China, and every move is pouring salt on the pain of the Chinese. Those who claim to be "honest", "trustworthy", and "convincing people with virtue", I label them "pedantic Confucians".
It's not that they're ignorant, it's that they're too old-fashioned. They claim to be descendants of Confucianism, but their understanding is only self-absorbed and empty dross. They talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality, but they can't see the world through a dynamic lens.
If such a culture is pervasive, it will harm others and not benefit itself, and the country will decline due to lack of vitality. Finally, I would like to share an interesting fact: there is a spicy woman who often oppresses her husband.
The husband is somewhat educated, good-looking and principled. Once, he was hiding from his wife under the bed, and she shouted, "You come out for me!" He hid under the bed and still stiffened: "I am a person with backbone, and I will never regret what I said!" ”