I find it rather disturbing regarding the numerous
anti-Japanese comments that appeared in the website. As China grows everyday in
terms of political and economical power, the world watches with interest and
suspicion - will China get along with other societies and play her part as a
responsible nation on the world arena?
Instead of criticizing and blaming others, would not it be best if one
channels his or her energy in improving his or her own society?
As an overseas Chinese myself, there is no doubt that there is a sense of
fascination and pride of our fellow kinsmen back in the motherland. But to say
that everybody is against the Chinese community would be sadly incorrect.
I get along well with my Japanese friends and they do have a deep sense of
respect for the Chinese people. In fact, most of them have the same liking,
interests and thinking like us all. After all, we are all of the east-Asian
origin and our genes would no doubt be the same in so many ways.
I would also like to take the opportunity to point out the fact that the new
generation of Japanese youths have no interest in apologizing for their
grandparents' atrocities in WW II. It does make sense in some way, I believe.
Why apologize for something that his or her forefathers have done? It is after
all part of our human nature, not to apologize for something bad that we have
not committed.
I would definitely agree that the Japanese people had in the past committed
horrible and despicable actions, but ranting about the past would not change
anything.
Forgive but not forget would be the key to a better relationship with the
Japanese. If China could show that she could have a better relationship with
other countries, particularly Japan, the world would sigh with relief knowing
the fact that China is a peaceful rising power that sharply contrast with the
current hawkish attitude of the US administration. Optimism and a forgiving
attitude is key to winning friends and allies.
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