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发表于 2015-3-3 10:49:37
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I decided to cool off before responding to tomsiu’s ludicrous topic and “self-claimed objective” statements.
If I did not cool off, I will have much harsher words for the him.
To put us in the proper perspective, we must review history first.
1. Taiwan has always been a part of China for thousands of years and was designated as Taiwan Hsien (縣) as a part of Fujian Province. The original residents are considered 山胞（山地同胞）& divided into many local tribes & names. Subsequently, many Chinese mainlander migrated from Fujian Province (or Hokkien in Fijian dialect) to Taiwan to escape civil war during 太平天國’s uprising.
(During the same period, many Hokkienese also migrated to Malaya (no Malaysia yet), Chiuchou-nese to Thailand.)
2. Taiwan was annexed by Japan following Ryuku Islands (the Japanese call it Okinawa), & Japan ruled/colonized Taiwan for 50 years.
3. 50 years will be a minimum of 2 “education generations” (12 years of primary, middle, & high school education + 2 to 4 years’ of post-secondary education). So, at the end of 1945 when Taiwan was returned to China as a condition of Japan’s unconditional surrender, local residents spoke more fluent Japanese than Chinese, only the elite few can speak/read/write some sluggish Chinese.
4. During the War, a lot of Taiwan (ethnic Chinese) male residents were conscripted by Japan to join the Imperial Army & sent to China for military activities. The conscription was also carried out in Korea as well.
At the end of the War or following Japan’s surrender, these conscripts and families were repatriated to Taiwan by the then Chinese Government.
5. During Japan’s colonial rule, a lot of Japanese-trained families became members of a privileged class & enjoyed extra benefits. The general public was also used to Japanese management styles/approaches, less corruption which were a total opposite of the Chinese army ordered to “receive” Taiwan.
6. There was growing resentment & finally leading to an ARMED uprising & subsequent suppression called the 228 Incident.
To name the topic “massacre” was inappropriate, as “massacre” means indiscriminate killing of civilians.
Of course, there was bloodshed during the Incident. “Indiscriminate”? I would doubt it very much as the Chinese Army was trying to dispel an uprising and NOT a peaceful protest. Both side suffered casualties and of course the victorious side would have less.
What about subsequent prejudice against the local Taiwanese/Chinese? Absolutely; in fact, it lasted till end of 70’s & early 80’s. Don't forget "prejudice" is a 2-way street!
To name 30,000 as the # of local casualties is far from objective which you aspired. How did you get this # as the gospel truth? Although Wikipedia estimated the # to be between 10,000 to 30,000, but I think even 10,000 would be on the high side.
Just imagine, when casualties mounted to several thousand which is a lot in an uprising, the “crowd” will disperse, disappear, go underground.
To compare this to the “Rape of Nanjing” was dis-respectful to the victims of Nanjing.
During the Rape of Nanjing, the Japanese Imperial Army was given a free hand for one month, by its Commander, to give Nanjing a blood bath to serve as an example for punishing Chinese resistance. All females were gang raped in front of their parents & siblings, then butchered, & all males, young or old were slaughtered.
Did that happen after the 228 Incident? If you think that way, & compare the two completely un-related events as similar, I suggest you read more Chinese history books before coming up with your “objective” opinions.
If you wish, read the following:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/228_Incident
228 was a taboo subject & rarely discussed in public until 陳水扁 of DPP won a Presidential Election.
陳水扁would not have won, had 宋楚瑜 and 連戰 reconciled to put up an united front. That is a different subject & will not be discussed here.
Anyway, DPP has always pushed for an independent Taiwan & Mainland China has warned that an independent Taiwan is not acceptable & will use military force to unite the country if it happens.
Barring un-foreseen circumstances, I am prepared to predict that 蔡英文 of DPP will become the first female President in Chinese history. How Taiwan will survive and excel economically will be far more difficult to predict…….
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