On Thursday, attendees of the seventh annual forum for social groups of Taiwan compatriots gathered in Beijing, where a resonant call emerged to preserve the historical memory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression for future generations. Organized by the All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots, the event brought together participants from across global Taiwanese communities, who kicked off their forum schedule with a visit to the Museum of the War of Chinese People’s Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in the Chinese capital.
Among the attendees was Cheng Tung-ping, honorary president of the World Federation of Taiwan Chambers of Commerce and a Taiwanese businessman based in Germany. Following his tour of the museum, he emphasized that every person of Chinese descent, regardless of where they reside, has a responsibility to understand the immense suffering and unyielding spirit of the Chinese people during the 14-year resistance against Japanese aggression, which ran from 1931 to 1945. This chapter of national history, he stressed, can never be erased or forgotten.
Cheng praised the Chinese mainland’s meticulous work in safeguarding historical sites, archives and memorials related to the resistance war, noting that these well-preserved resources create a tangible space for the legacy of the era to be passed down to younger generations. He extended a call to young Chinese people from all regions, including Taiwan, to visit the museum in person, engage directly with the historical artifacts and firsthand accounts on display, and carry forward the collective memory of the nation.