No official delegation. This was covered earlier. The Taipei Government considers it inappropriate to participate in any official capacity.Is Taiwan going to send a delegation to the parade? would be awesome if Taiwanese soldiers also in the parade
Actually could have been a lower level delegation. By flat out rejecting, it really takes the air out of "we should no longer be apologizing blah blah blah". Defeat of Japan, but that was an Imperial Japan which is supposedly a different regime than the modern own today. Actions always speak louder than words.
Well, if you want to see how much Abe cares about the sacrifices of the Chinese people in their struggle against his own country's extremely brutal invasion in the past, then look no further.
But same applies to all western leaders and goverments as well, who are shunning these celebrations. They all have taken a big, steamy collective dump on the faces of the Chinese veterans who have given so much and helped them to win the war against Japan.
Classy.
Damn classy.
/Political Rant
did anyone seriously think that they would or even could agree to such?
This should come as no surprise. The Parade is meant to celebrate the defeat of Japan and the Rise of The PRC. The invitation was not a grand gesture and attendance wouldn't have made a breakthrough in the Sino Japanese relationship.
did anyone seriously think that they would or even could agree to such?
This should come as no surprise. The Parade is meant to celebrate the defeat of Japan and the Rise of The PRC. The invitation was not a grand gesture and attendance wouldn't have made a breakthrough in the Sino Japanese relationship.