Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is set to commemorate the end of World War Two in Europe for the first time in Taiwan, highlighting the importance of resisting aggression.
This move is seen as an effort to assert Taiwan's own historical narrative in the face of increasing military and psychological pressure from China. The commemoration aims to reinforce national unity and resilience as China intensifies its efforts to isolate and intimidate the island. The event underscores Taiwan's determination to resist external threats and maintain its sovereignty.
The narrative battle over history is becoming a key front in the broader struggle between Taiwan and China.
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Exclusive: Taiwan to mark World War Two end in history narrative battle with China
President Lai Ching-te will next week mark for the first time in Taiwan the end of World War Two in Europe and underscore that aggression must be defeated, sources told Reuters, at a time the island is facing increasing military pressure from China.
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Taiwan's Historic Remembrance: Aggression Must be Defeated
President Lai Ching-te will mark the end of World War Two in Europe in Taiwan next week, emphasizing the need to defeat aggression. This commemoration aims to reclaim the narrative from China amidst rising military pressures.
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Can China sap a divided and isolated Taiwan of its will to resist?
To induce a Taiwanese surrender, China would not only have to besiege Taiwan, but to convince its people that resistance was futile. The People’s Liberation Army may only be rehearsing a siege, but the psychological operations are already under way.
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