Young people carry torch of reunification

Taiwan people's 50-year resistance against Japanese rule proves they have always been Chinese — an identity unshaken by national weakness or outside oppression. This history also shows that any "de-Sinicization" efforts in Taiwan are a betrayal of their ancestors' sacrifices.

From battlefield struggles to cultural enlightenment, peasant uprisings to youth joining the fight on the motherland, these events reveal Taiwan people proudly identify as Chinese. Whether in times of crisis or during the country's development, they have stood shoulder to shoulder with mainland compatriots, fighting for the Chinese nation's destiny.

This history is a vital bond for cross-Strait integration and reunification today. Yet, it is heart-wrenching that openly declaring "I am Chinese" in Taiwan is now deemed "politically incorrect". The "independence" forces fabricate the "unresolved status of Taiwan" theory to deny China's antifascist war achievements and distort Taiwan restoration's significance, labeling it as "colonial rule" while suppressing its commemoration.

Correcting the damage from "de-Sinicization" curricula and media narratives requires presenting the historical truth to Taiwan's youth. We must clarify history: Taiwan people have a glorious tradition of patriotism, rooted in the unwavering belief in being Chinese.

Observing this year's commemoration, a stark contrast emerges between the mainland's grand celebration and Taiwan's indifference. The "Taiwan independence" forces work to erase restoration's memory or smear it when unavoidable, revealing their fear of Taiwan society facing this history squarely and their apprehension of Taiwan's youth recognizing the truth.