80th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan: Why did the participation of people from all walks of life in Taiwan in the September 3rd Parade evoke empathy?

On September 3rd, the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance against Japan and the World Anti-Fascist War was held in Beijing. Many people from different sectors of Taiwan were invited to attend the event. The defeat of the Democratic Progressive Party’s ‘recall campaign’ and the rejection of the ‘anti-China and pro-Taiwan’ stance through the ballots in Taiwan not only revealed a political manipulation that failed to resonate with the people but also boosted the courage and confidence of individuals from all walks of life in Taiwan to participate in the September 3rd Parade.

The ‘recall campaign’ instigated by the Democratic Progressive Party ended in a ‘major failure’ recently, leading many local observers to believe that it was a direct rebuke to the party’s repeated manipulation of the ‘anti-China and pro-Taiwan’ narrative. This outcome also made it clear to the international community that pursuing peace and development…