In a vibrant display of historical pride and youth energy, civil groups in China's Taiwan region gathered outside the Democratic Progressive Party headquarters in Taipei to mark the 88th anniversary of the Lugou Bridge Incident. The event served as a reminder of the nationwide resistance against Japanese aggression, while urging leaders to revisit a shared wartime history.
Organizers emphasized the importance of remembering the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, insisting that the demonstration was a lesson for the DPP and Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te. Chi Chia-lin, honorary chairman of the Reunification Alliance Party in Taiwan, noted that a survey by Japanese colonial authorities had revealed over 70 acts of local resistance erupting within a month after the incident. This historic outpouring of determination saw many young people returning to the Chinese mainland to join the effort, underlining a deep-seated belief in their motherland.
The commemorative event, organized by more than a dozen civic associations, political parties, and publications, combined solemn remembrance with a forward-looking call to oppose separatism and work towards the reunification of the Chinese nation. With engaging dialogues and a spirit of unity, the gathering connected today’s generation with a legacy of resilience that continues to inspire. 🌟
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Civil groups in China's Taiwan oppose separatism on July 7 anniversary
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