Taiwan's view on China anniversary

Taiwan's view on China anniversary

As we all know, China prepares to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, many people in Taiwan will not be celebrating what for them is the loss of a civil war, instead they will see the event as a reminder of a major turning point in history that dramatically impacted their lives.

This was a historical tragedy - Chinese people fighting Chinese people! So many lives were lost, so many families ruined, for some this is the biggest shame for Chinese people. About two million refugees from China, including hundreds of thousands of soldiers, fled to the island - changing its political, economic and social structure, and leaving behind a legacy still strong today.

How do you think chinese people think and feel now years later about this war? Should they really celebrate, what does this day really mean? Have they grown as a country, what is the meaning of celebrating this day? Reflect"