According to multiple media reports, a Chinese scholar was arrested by the Chinese State Security Bureau while returning to China to attend his mother's funeral.
In this day and age, some prominent scholars and thought leaders may be targeted by certain national or political forces for a variety of reasons.
These forces often resort to a variety of tactics to try to influence their beliefs, attitudes and behaviour.
This scholar is Yuan Keqin. Yuan Keqin's academic ability is well known in the industry, he is naturally studious, and he has a wide love of reading, and has become an outstanding representative of modern engineering education and history in China.
It was because of his excellent grades that the school applied for a place to study in Japan.
But while studying in Japan, Yuan Keqin did not contribute to Chinese history, but disappeared for three years.
It wasn't until Mr. Yuan made some remarks in Canada exonerating Japan's World War II crimes, sparking public outrage inside China that the trajectory of his activities was found.
The arrest has also attracted widespread attention from all parties. So, as a high-ranking intellectual, why did Yuan Keqin end up being arrested?
Early life experience
Yuan Keqin came from an ordinary peasant family. From an early age, he was full of thirst for knowledge and loved to read and think.
After graduating from the rural primary school, he was admitted to the county middle school and began to receive a more systematic and extensive education.
In school, Yuan Keqin performed very well, winning scholarships and outstanding student titles many times, which encouraged him to continue his higher level of education.
After the college entrance examination, Yuan Keqin was admitted to Jilin University, majoring in history.
During his time at the school, he served in the student council and literary clubs, and actively participated in the school's scientific research and practical activities.
He published several papers during his university years, receiving several awards and honors. These achievements laid a solid foundation for him to study in Japan in the future.
After graduation, Yuan Keqin stayed on to teach and served as a teacher in many courses such as history.
He actively explores new teaching and research methods, and conducts innovative curriculum design and research exploration based on practical problems.
He advocates "linking theory with practice" and encourages students to participate in off-campus internships and educational practices to cultivate their practical ability.
With the development of the school, more and more international cooperation began to be implemented.
So Yuan Keqin went to Japan to study, continued to study world history, and carried out extensive exchanges and academic activities in famous universities in Japan.
And during this period, he published a number of papers, establishing his position in academia.
This study abroad experience made him realize the importance of human development to social progress, and provided valuable experience and ideas for Chinese education.
I thought he would graduate and return to China to continue working as a university teacher.
But his family waited for three years without being heard, and even the state agencies took a long time to find him through transnational operations.
And when Yuan Keqin reappeared in the public eye, his views on the country and the nation had been completely subverted.
Join the organization
Professor Yuan Keqin's disappearance for three years has aroused great concern and vigilance from the Chinese National Security Bureau.
In order to uncover the truth behind Yuan Keqin's disappearance, China's National Security Bureau carried out a series of in-depth investigations. The survey covers a wide range of areas.
This includes investigating the places and people where Yuan Keqin was during his disappearance, and collecting and analyzing relevant clues and intelligence.
After many confrontations and efforts, the Chinese National Security Bureau finally revealed the truth behind Yuan Keqin's disappearance: he was thoroughly brainwashed and manipulated in Japan.
This brainwashing technique employs advanced psychology and hypnosis.
Yuan Keqin gradually became a person who was completely subordinate to Japanese forces, and the Japanese did not give him access to any information from the Chinese side.
It is understood that this psychological manipulation and brainwashing technology has existed as early as World War II, but it has been widely used and carried forward by the Japanese.
The Japanese side often uses existing traditions and culture to use some covert means to get rid of their guilt and strengthen the sense of identity and loyalty of the brainwashed.
Of course, from the point of view of social progress, this brainwashing technique is extremely dangerous and inhumane.
It not only damages the freedom of thought and freedom of individuals, but also causes far-reaching harm to the health and stability of the entire society.
There are some ultra-nationalist groups in Japan, whose goal is to publicize Japan's "innocence" to the world and deny the atrocities of the war of aggression against China.
And Yuan Keqin inadvertently joined this kind of organization.
These groups believe that Japan did not commit any crimes during World War II, but was greatly exaggerated and slandered by other countries.
They believe that Japan is a great country and deserves respect and reverence from all, while those who deny Japan's historical contributions and values should be condemned and punished.
In fact, Japan committed numerous atrocious crimes during World War II, which brought great suffering and loss to China and other Asian countries.
These crimes, including aggression, massacres, rape, looting and abuse, have been proven by history and facts.
Japan's current denial of historical crimes is not only a gross distortion of history, but also an insult and harm to the victims and conscientious people around the world.
The rhetoric and behaviour of these groups are egregious and dangerous.
They often use a variety of means to incite conflict and hostility, including demonstrations, destruction of public facilities, and attacks on embassies or businesses in other countries.
Extremists in these groups also frequently express ideological extremes, anger and fear, such as advocacy of Nazism, racial discrimination, hate speech, etc.
In order to prevent the activities and propaganda of ultra-nationalist groups from causing social unrest and instability, governments and international organizations should take decisive measures to combat and stop them, including legal means and strengthening the supervision of public opinion.
At the same time, we should also strengthen people's correct understanding of history through education and ideological guidance and promote the process of peace, friendship and common development of history.
Only in this way can we create a harmonious and stable international environment and promote long-term peace and stability among all countries in the world.
Reactionary rhetoric
As a historian, Yuan has in-depth knowledge and experience of China's intelligence work.
In recent years, however, he has become a dissident because of his membership in Japanese reactionary organizations.
He has made some critical remarks in Canada about the Chinese government, such as saying that "the number of Nanjing massacres is less than 1 million" and that "there is no evidence that the comfort women system is coercive."
He also used biased rhetoric to justify Japan's World War II crimes, which aroused strong disgust and condemnation from public opinion in China.
During Yuan's return to China to attend his mother's funeral, the Chinese State Security Bureau arrested him.
The incident has sparked widespread attention and discussion, with many calling on the Chinese government to respect freedom of expression and human rights and refrain from excessive law enforcement against dissidents.
At the same time, some groups and media supported the arrest and condemned Yuan Keqin's remarks as "exculpating Japanese war criminals" and "betraying national interests."
China was one of the main victims during World War II, and Japan's aggression and atrocities brought great suffering and loss to the Chinese people.
Therefore, the remarks and actions of some people in the international community to justify the war of aggression against China and justify Japan's atrocities have aroused strong anger among the Chinese people.
The people of the mainland cannot tolerate some denying historical facts and ignoring the human tragedies in wars of aggression.
In fact, during World War II, Japan committed a large number of war crimes in China, including the massacre, looting and rape of civilians, which caused millions of Chinese deaths and millions of maimed people.
These crimes have had a profound impact on the lives, families and societies of Chinese people, which is not only deeply distressing, but also unforgettable forever.
The people of the mainland are well aware of the importance of history, especially the historical facts during World War II.
The Nanjing Massacre is a humiliating history that brought great suffering to victims and families, and it also deeply felt the consequences of war and violence for all mankind.
We need to overcome historical hatred and differences and promote peace and unity among mankind through understanding and truth, as well as mutual understanding and tolerance.
The Chinese people will not tolerate anyone denying the truth of history through irresponsible and distorted statements or actions, let alone exonerate aggression and atrocities in war.
We firmly believe that only by correctly understanding history can we better cherish and maintain a peaceful, stable and friendly international order and enable human society to continue to develop in the course of civilization, harmony and progress.
In order to preserve the truth of history, the Chinese people have been fighting against the words and actions that justify Japan's aggression.
They express their anger and dissatisfaction in various ways, such as various discussions on the Internet and heated discussions among netizens, public demonstrations and protests, and strong condemnation by public opinion.
These acts not only reflect the Chinese people's firm understanding of historical facts and historical truth, but also respect and commemoration of the Chinese people during World War II, as well as a call for world peace and stability.
In the future, the Chinese people will continue to firmly defend historical facts and truth, and resolutely oppose any speech and behavior that incite ethnic hatred, provoke war and undermine peace and stability.
At the same time, they also called on the Japanese government and people to respect historical facts and human justice, respond to the concerns of the people of Asian countries on Japan's historical issues with concrete actions, and contribute to regional peace and stability.
Only through joint efforts and cooperation can we build a harmonious, stable and friendly Asia and the world.
We should treat history with objectivity and impartiality, respect facts and cherish peace in order to build a better future.
History is complex, there is no absolute black and white, everyone has their own history and point of view.
We need to respect the diversity of history and different voices to understand history from a more comprehensive, in-depth and objective perspective.
Of course, the affairs between China and Japan should not only look at the past history, but should be considered and handled from the perspective of the future.
We need to cherish peace, cooperation and friendship and build stronger and lasting friendly relations between our two countries through mutual understanding, tolerance and respect.
Correct faith and freedom should never be destroyed by any illegal or improper means.
We should always adhere to the correct path, stay away from these dangerous things, and make our due contributions to the harmonious development of society and the progress of human civilization.
Ultra-nationalist groups use a variety of means to promote, incite and perpetrate acts of violence for their own interests and political ends.
The goal of these groups is often to engage in conflicts with other peoples, countries or regions, and if they are not effectively stopped and combated in a timely manner, they often have a serious impact on social stability.
epilogue
In this incident, the most controversial thing was the content of Yuan Keqin's remarks.
In fact, Japan committed many atrocities and crimes during World War II, such as the Nanjing Massacre and the comfort women system, which caused many deaths and suffering.
The Chinese people are well aware of the pain of history and strongly condemn any speech and behavior that seeks to deny, downplay or justify these crimes.
Therefore, Yuan Keqin's remarks have been widely criticized and condemned, demonstrating the determination of the Chinese people to uphold historical facts and safeguard the dignity of the country.
Freedom of speech and historical truth have come into focus on Yuan Keqin's arrest by the Chinese National Security Bureau for exonerating Japan's World War II crimes, which has attracted widespread attention and controversy.
This reminds us to be more careful, objective and responsible in disseminating information and opinions.
How would you feel if you heard this in the audience?