Reply #96: My take on this [View All]

[fujiyama]

I think there is some genuine rage and anger over the Japanese Imperial army's cruel and barbaric treatment of the Chinese. Japan has not yet apologized for its crimes and has given little if any in compensation to the Chinese and Korean victims. Worse yet, it is trying to deny what happened in the first place as evidenced by their recent textbooks.

The current revisionism among some in the Japanese government is very disturbing. It is worth noting that the current PM Kouzumi visited a shrine for war criminals several years ago.

That said, there is no doubt the Chinese government is using this to their political advantage. The PRC is exploiting this anger and using it to further consolidate its power. This happens in all countries, including the US. After all, Bush was able to convince over half that Saddam had something to do with 9/11.