Chinese Whispers

Has China got over the Japanese invasion?

Sep 20, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Older Generations' War Memories

  • Older Chinese generations hold vivid memories of the Japanese invasion and atrocities like the Nanjing massacre.
  • The host's grandmother called the Japanese "Japanese devils," showing deep-rooted hatred from that era.
INSIGHT

Cultural Embrace Despite Hatred

  • Despite hatred toward Japan, many Chinese youth embrace Japanese culture like anime, fashion, and music.
  • Chinese separate political hostility from personal cultural consumption, showing complex attitudes.
ANECDOTE

Flag on the Floor Symbolism

  • Dylan recalls a clothing store selling Japanese fashion where the Japanese flag was placed on the floor to be trampled.
  • This symbolized the contradictory feelings toward Japan: hatred politically but admiration culturally.
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