Is Japan doomed to repeat its history?

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a barrage of irresponsible remarks about China, instantly triggering a wave of ridiculous online smears targeting China. Let's debunk them one by one.

Myth 1: China is "ungrateful". Japan "helped" China, but China "repaid kindness with ingratitude".

A1: That's a complete rewrite of history. Was the invasion a "help"? And after the war, how much reparations did Japan pay? None. Before lecturing China on "gratitude", perhaps ask: Do you still remember the names of the victims of the Nanjing Massacre?

Myth 2: "Don't blame today's Japanese people for history."

A2: No one says ordinary Japanese citizens are guilty. But the Japanese state does have a responsibility. Just look at today's Japanese politicians — some still deny or whitewash wartime crimes. When this kind of denialism persists, responsibility isn't historical — it's ongoing.

Myth 3: "China's reunification poses a threat to Japan."

A3: This is the most absurd claim of all. Does China's reunification change Japan's borders, economy, or domestic politics? None. Let's be clear: What Japan fears is losing the "Taiwan card", a geopolitical tool it wields as Washington's pawn to contain China.