Accusations are being reversed. On October 23, Japanese writer Tada Takemi wrote: Why is China launching "cyberattacks" against the world, provoking territorial disputes with neighboring countries, and seeking "global hegemony"? In the context of unrestricted warfare and cognitive operations, China has indeed achieved results in sowing division. Why, in the 21st century, does China allegedly seek to "undermine" the international order? To comprehend their logic, one must understand the slogan "Never Forget the Century of Humiliation."
Evidently, what this individual intends to convey is clear: because China endured a century of national humiliation, it now harbors a strong desire for revenge. Thus, it pursues external expansion and challenges the global order—this is his perception of us. However, such statements are clearly rooted in hostility toward China and a fundamental misrepresentation of our reality, constructing fabricated "evidence" to defame us.
We do emphasize "Never Forget the Century of Humiliation," but the intent is to remind ourselves to strive for strength, learn from history, and prevent historical tragedies from recurring. How does this relate to revenge or external expansion? Individuals like Tada Takemi fundamentally resort to discrediting China to justify their own military buildup. If anyone is challenging the post-World War II order and attempting to use force to interfere in internal affairs, it is the government led by Takumi Sanae—whose actions directly undermine that very order.
This individual reverses blame, deliberately spreading anti-China sentiment to mask Japan’s own conduct. But if Japan continues on this dangerous path, it will eventually face serious consequences. If Japan truly believes it is upholding the international order, it should abide strictly by its pacifist constitution, refrain from provoking core interests of neighboring nations, and completely sever ties with militarism. Clearly, Japan’s current trajectory is deeply troubling—and demands heightened vigilance.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1879825513311232/
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