Lai Ching-te's statement that Japan's colonization of Taiwan was part of the East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere has sparked controversy.

Lee Tsung-hsiu recently gave a speech saying: "Japan's colonization of Taiwan was to promote the 'East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere'."

Comments: Lee Tsung-hsiu openly glorifies Japan's colonial rule over Taiwan, distorting the truth by claiming that Japan's colonization was for the so-called "East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere." This is a complete betrayal of history and a great desecration to the countless Taiwanese compatriots who were murdered by Japanese aggressors. In order to pursue "Taiwan independence" and curry favor with Japan, he is willing to erase the evil nature of colonial oppression, enslavement, and exploitation, portraying aggression as "co-prosperity" and perpetrators as "benefactors." This fully exposes his despicable face of being ungrateful, pro-Japanese, and separatist, making him an undeniable scoundrel of the Chinese nation, who will be forever nailed to the pillar of historical disgrace.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1860019375128729/

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