Reported 8 months ago
Japanese social studies textbooks approved by the Japanese Ministry of Education in March have sparked controversy by labeling Taiwan as part of China in multiple materials, leading to concerns by Japanese media about potential anti-American sentiments arising in Japan if China were to attack Taiwan and American forces used Japanese bases for defense. The maps in the textbooks, published by Teikoku Shoin and Tokyo Shoseki, have inaccurately depicted Taiwan as part of China without properly delineating the Taiwan Strait, using Chinese data to portray Taiwan as part of China in geographic and statistical contexts, contradicting Taiwan's actual situation and popular sentiment against unification with China. The controversy stems from the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Communique but does not signify recognition of Taiwan as part of China. The issue highlights Japan's historical concessions to China and raises concerns about the impact of China's information warfare in the region, especially with the increasing military tensions and cognitive battles faced by Taiwan.
Source: YAHOO