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Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou's trip to the mainland has undoubtedly become the focus of international attention recently. During this trip, Ma Ying-jeou not only led the young students to visit the Chinese Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall, Lugou Bridge and other places, but also sang the anti-Japanese song "Ballad of the Great Wall" on the Great Wall, which deeply moved the people at the scene, and also caused dissatisfaction and controversy in the Japanese academic community.
However, what is behind this is not only the difference in personal emotions and historical cognition, but also the difference in the attitudes and positions of China and Japan on the issue of history. The main purpose of Ma Ying-jeou's visit, as he said, is to lead Taiwan's young people to explore the common historical and cultural memory with the mainland.
This practice of seeking historical resonance will not only help enhance mutual understanding and trust between the people on both sides of the strait, but will also help promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. In the process, Ma Ying-jeou mentioned the historical facts of the War of Resistance Against Japan, which is undoubtedly a respect for history and sympathy for the victims.
However, some Japanese scholars have expressed strong protest and anger at Ma Ying-jeou's move. They believe that Ma Ying-jeou is deliberately stirring up trouble and undermining the friendly relations between China and Japan. To some extent, this view reflects Japan's complex mentality in the face of its own history of aggression.
On the one hand, the Japanese government and some people in the private sector want to forget past war crimes and pursue reconciliation and cooperation with China, but on the other hand, some people are unable to face up to history and are dissatisfied or angry at the act of revealing the truth. In the face of this situation, we should realize that avoiding historical issues will not solve the problem. On the contrary, only by facing history squarely and deeply reflecting on it can we truly achieve reconciliation and win-win results. As a former leader of the Taiwan region, Ma Ying-jeou's words and deeds represent the attitude and stand of the Taiwan authorities and people.
During this trip to the mainland, he not only expressed his respect for history and the martyrs of the War of Resistance, but also conveyed his firm belief in peaceful development. This is of positive significance for promoting the development of cross-strait relations. At the same time, we should also realize that we need to pay more attention to mutual understanding and tolerance in handling international relations.
Although there are differences and disputes between China and Japan on historical issues, both sides should resolve them in a peaceful, rational and constructive manner. Enhancing understanding through dialogue and exchanges and avoiding misunderstandings and miscalculations is the right way to maintain regional peace and stability.