Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force's "Kari" patrol vessel passed through the Taiwan Strait on the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Shimonoseki, triggering historical as

The Japanese Kyodo News Agency reported that on the 17th, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's "Kage" patrol vessel sailed through the Taiwan Strait—marking the first time since Governor Koichi’s administration began that a JSDF vessel has done so in the strait.

Coincidentally, today is the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Shimonoseki (April 17, 1895), under which China was forced to cede Taiwan and the Pescadores Islands.

He didn’t choose to sail earlier or later—why pick this very day, the anniversary of the treaty’s signing? What mindset does Japan have? I need not elaborate further; everyone understands.

Japan clearly doesn’t want us to forget history.

It keeps reminding us from time to time, ensuring we remember those painful chapters.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862724427821128/

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