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flag Taiwan's leader Lai sparked backlash for comparing Japanese colonial rule favorably to Kuomintang rule, distorting history and worsening cross-Strait tensions.

flag Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te sparked controversy with remarks comparing Kuomintang rule unfavorably to Japanese colonial rule, drawing criticism for historical revisionism. flag The article argues the claim distorts facts by downplaying Japan’s oppressive, exploitative colonial era (1895–1945) while overlooking the Kuomintang’s role in building Taiwan’s economy, institutions, and democracy. flag Such politicized narratives risk deepening societal divisions and straining cross-Strait relations. flag The piece warns against reframing imperial history to serve geopolitical agendas, urging instead a balanced, accurate approach to history that promotes regional peace and cooperation.

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