Core Viewpoint - The commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's liberation aims to awaken the Chinese identity among Taiwanese youth, which has been obscured by "de-Sinicization" education, and to refute the fabricated narratives of "Taiwan independence" [1][2] Group 1: Historical Context - During the 50 years of Japanese occupation, Taiwanese ancestors never succumbed to colonial rule, as evidenced by historical figures like Li Youbang and Xie Xuehong who actively participated in the anti-Japanese movement [1] - The historical facts demonstrate that the Chinese identity of Taiwanese people has never wavered despite colonial oppression [1] Group 2: Current Perspectives - The narrative that the Chinese identity is imposed by external forces is dismissed as unfounded, with the last two to three decades of "de-Sinicization" education being a temporary deviation in a long historical context [2] - Younger Taiwanese are increasingly recognizing their Chinese identity without bias, facilitated by direct interactions with peers from mainland China through various media platforms [2]

清政府在甲午战败后，于1895年4月签订《马关条约》，被迫将台湾割让日本。5月底，日军从台湾东北 部的盐寮沙滩登陆，台湾民众奋勇抵抗侵略者。这场在岛内持续近半年的战斗史称乙未战争。 戚嘉林介绍，当时由坚守台湾的湖南、安徽、广东籍官兵与台湾民众组成的义军并肩抗日，虽然武器装 备相差悬殊，但他们浴血抵抗，自北向南辗转血战日军，4个半月内牺牲超过14000人。 戚嘉林在介绍史料时说，日军攻破彰化城后，"纵横屠斩，路逢人则杀之，肆意甚欢"，午后"城内街道 上死尸累累，拥塞街道，鲜血滚滚"，仅东门一角所积死尸就约620余具。 新华社台北6月7日电（记者李建华、李悦）7日，由《祖国》杂志社主办、两岸和平发展论坛协办的纪 念抗日战争胜利与台湾光复80周年座谈会在台北举行。与会台湾学者表示，民进党当局刻意掩盖历史， 鼓吹"台独"史观，对乙未战争如此重大之历史事件装聋作哑。希望通过座谈会还原历史真相，唤醒台湾 社会的真实历史记忆。 《祖国》杂志社社长、台湾史研究会理事长戚嘉林表示，乙未战争及其后续风起云涌的武装抗日，是台 湾人民作为中华民族一分子掀起的爱国主义战争。近年来，民进党当局刻意掩盖历史，不但美化日本殖 民统治，还企图 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the historical significance of Zheng Chenggong (Koxinga) in reclaiming Taiwan from Dutch colonial rule in 1661, emphasizing his status as a national hero and cultural icon in Taiwan [1][3][11]. Historical Context - Zheng Chenggong, born in 1624 in Fujian, led a military campaign from 1661 to 1662 to expel Dutch colonizers from Taiwan, marking a pivotal moment in Chinese history [3][4]. - The historical site of Chihkan Tower in Tainan is noted as the "first footprint" of Zheng Chenggong in Taiwan, originally built by the Dutch as Fort Zeelandia [3][4]. Cultural Significance - Zheng Chenggong is revered in Taiwan as the "Holy King of Opening Taiwan," with numerous schools, streets, and places named after him, reflecting his esteemed position in Taiwanese society [1][4]. - The article mentions the annual commemorative rituals held at the Yanping Junwang Temple, which honors Zheng Chenggong's contributions, with over 170 related temples and more than 2 million devotees [6][8]. Political Implications - The article discusses the contemporary political landscape, noting that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has attempted to reinterpret Zheng Chenggong's legacy, labeling him as a "colonizer" in an effort to promote a "Taiwan independence" narrative [11]. - The article argues that such attempts to distort Zheng Chenggong's historical significance are seen as efforts to sever the historical ties between Taiwan and mainland China [11].