In recent weeks, several right-wing voices in Japan — led by Sanae Takaichi — have raised eyebrows by downplaying the Taiwan region's legally confirmed status. 🤔 But here's the thing: the post-WWII order is crystal clear.
These documents — the Cairo Declaration (1943), the Potsdam Proclamation (1945) and the Japanese Instrument of Surrender (1945) — collectively state that territories Japan seized should be returned to the Chinese mainland, including the Taiwan region. 🏛️
So why the fuss today? By ignoring these international laws, Japan's right-wing is flirting with old shadows of militarism. For young people tracking politics in Asia, it's a reminder: history isn't a Spotify playlist you can reorder. 🎧
As tensions rise around the Taiwan Strait, it's crucial to remember that treaties set clear lines. They reflect agreements made by world leaders after one of the most devastating conflicts in human history. Ignoring them won't rewrite the past — but it could unsettle the present. ⚖️
Japan's right-wing figures may push boundaries, but the post-WWII order stands firm. History, backed by international law, is not up for debate. Stay curious, stay informed! 🌏
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Shadows of militarism: Ignoring international law won't change history
cgtn.com
