The Japanese media have frequently spoken out in the arena of international public opinion, calling on China to put aside its hatred of history, claiming that the shadow of the war of aggression against China has gradually faded. However, for the Chinese people, how can that period of history, which was full of blood, tears, and humiliation, be easily erased because of a light and fluttering phrase of "let go of hatred"? The scars of history are deeply in the hearts of every Chinese, and how can they be easily forgotten?
Let us look back at the 14-year history of aggression against China. The Japanese army trampled on Chinese territory with iron hooves, countless cities became enemy-occupied areas, more than 42 million compatriots were displaced, and the number of casualties was as high as about 35 million. These cold and cruel figures are not just a set of statistics, they are also an unhealable wound in the hearts of the Chinese people, and an unspeakable pain in every family.
In this catastrophe, China has lost not only the lives of its compatriots, but also countless precious resources. Gold, cultural relics, coal, grain, etc. were plundered by the Japanese army, and countless incalculable wealth was lost overseas. These losses not only brought deep suffering to the Chinese people, but also directly affected China's post-war reconstruction and development.
In the face of such a painful historical fact, the Japanese media has lightly called on China to let go of hatred. This kind of call is undoubtedly a great disrespect to the Chinese people, and it is also a disregard for the historical truth. We have no right to forgive Japan on behalf of our heroic forefathers, because to forget history is to betray them. Remembering history and not forgetting the national shame is not only the sacred mission of every Chinese, but also the best tribute to our ancestors.
Of course, we are well aware that peace and development are the main themes of the times, and we are willing to live in friendship and develop together with Japan and other neighboring countries. But this does not mean that we should forget history, and it does not mean that we should have illusions about the aggressors of the past. We should learn from history, guard against those who attempt to distort history and erase crimes, and resolutely defend the truth and dignity of history.
The Japanese media's call on China to put aside hate speech is actually evading historical responsibility and trying to obscure historical facts. Such an attitude not only fails to win the respect and understanding of the Chinese people, but also does not contribute to reconciliation and friendly coexistence between the two countries. On the contrary, only by facing history squarely and deeply reflecting on it can we truly achieve reconciliation and common development between the two countries.
We demand that Japan not only face up to historical facts, but also take concrete actions to make up for the harm caused to the Chinese people. For example, Japan should settle war crimes once and for all, apologize to the affected countries and victims, and compensate for the corresponding losses. At the same time, Japan should strengthen education so that the younger generation can understand the truth of history and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.