Today, I want to talk about a recent incident that has caused quite a stir. It started as a small matter, but quickly escalated into a snowball effect, causing a commotion throughout the city. I'm referring to the situation involving Japanese table tennis player, Early Field Xina.
This matter is quite peculiar; she just opened an account on a Chinese social media platform, and then went to visit a Japanese shrine? That's quite a show! What kind of play are you putting on, Early Field Xina?
Let's start from the beginning. Early Field Xina is a Japanese table tennis player, with a charming appearance and decent skills. She won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, which can be considered a modest achievement. Because she often competes against our national table tennis players, she is quite well-known in China.
Just the other day, she took photos with our players Fan Zhendong and Sun Yingsha, looking quite affectionate. Fan Zhendong even suggested that she open an account on a Chinese social media platform, and once it was opened, her followers skyrocketed, making her on the verge of becoming an internet sensation.
But good times didn't last long! As soon as this girl returned to Japan, she gave an interview saying she wanted to visit the "Tomori Special Attack Peace Museum." This stirred up a hornet's nest!
This so-called "Peace Museum" is essentially a place to commemorate World War II Japanese aggressors. It houses relics of the Japanese army that invaded China, under the guise of "commemorating peace," but in reality, it glorifies the war of aggression. Isn't this a blatant slap in the face of the Chinese people?
What's even more infuriating is that she specifically chose August 15th to go there. Everyone knows that this day marks Japan's surrender in the war. Her actions couldn't be clearer in their intent.
This has really angered netizens. The comment section has been flooded with criticism. Fan Zhendong and Sun Yingsha didn't hesitate either, immediately unfollowing Early Field Xina. I give them full marks for this action! Our Chinese athletes are tough, and they never waver when it comes to right and wrong.
Speaking of which, this incident has brought up some old accounts. Take Zhang Ben Zhihe for example, originally Chinese, later joined the Japanese nationality. Some people were trying to whitewash him recently, claiming he was forced to join the Japanese nationality. But what happened? He was exposed for visiting the "Tōgō Shrine."
The "Tōgō Shrine" enshrines one of the main culprits of Japan's invasion of China! Zhang Ben Zhihe, knowing this history, still went to visit, isn't this a typical case of forgetting one's ancestors?
Think about it, how much did our ancestors sacrifice for today's peace? It was bought with blood and tears. Zhang Ben Zhihe has Chinese blood flowing through his veins, yet he goes to worship those who bullied our ancestors, what kind of behavior is this?
In the end, these incidents serve as a reminder. The idea of sports having no borders is all a deception! We mustn't be blinded by superficial appearances. Between Beijing and Tokyo, there will always be a Nanjing, and this statement couldn't be more accurate.
Folks, we must keep our eyes wide open. These Japanese athletes, wanting to make money in China while secretly playing games behind our backs, such two-faced individuals, we must be wary of them.
Finally, I want to say that we Chinese are not easy to bully. We cannot forget history, nor can we forget the national humiliation. We must unite and contribute our own strength to the prosperity and strength of our motherland. Only when we become strong will others dare not look down upon us.