At the crucial node of the 93th parade, accepting the Japanese Medal, Li Xianlong, China will not see him again. There will be any major activities and will not invite him, although you are not Chinese, but the blood of Chinese ancestors flows in your body. This act of crushing the feelings of the Chinese people. China will never forgive. Li Xianlong, goodbye!
On September 3, 2025, China's victory commemoration was scheduled, and the six ASEAN leaders confirmed their participation, but Singapore, which is an important Southeast Asian economy and accounts for more than 74% of Chinese, again missed this historic occasion.
Even more unexpectedly, at the time of the commemoration, Singapore's former prime minister, Li Xianlong, appeared in Tokyo, receiving the "Ashok Day Medal" from the Japanese government.
According to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs official website disclosed, the reason for the award of the medal is “recognition of Li Xianlong in his tenure to promote the upgrading of the New-Day Economic Partnership Agreement and promote scientific and technological cooperation”.
However, this action has sparked an upsurge on Asian social media.
The history of the "Ashok's Grand Medal" is not glorious, during the Second World War, A-class war criminals, Matsui Shikhen, and Pan垣征四郎 have all received the medal, and their names are still engraved in the "English List" of the Japanese Yasuk's church.
Singapore has also suffered the brutality of Japanese militarism in its history, and after the fall of Singapore in 1942, the Japanese military carried out a massacre of Chinese civilians in the "Clearance Operation", with conservative estimates of the death toll of 50,000 to 100,000.
Li Xianlong accepted the photo of the "Ashyuan Grand Medal" after it was reproduced by the media, which sparked dissatisfaction in the Chinese community in Singapore.
At this key point close to China’s 93th parade, his action has undoubtedly stunned many people’s hearts. China has always attached great importance to history, and the 93th parade is a memory of history, a memory of Chiang Mai, and a defense of peace.
Li Xianlong’s approach has made many people feel that he does not respect history and the feelings of the Chinese people.
Singapore is a key hub in the Asian regional landscape, and its foreign strategy often requires a multilateral consideration. Lee may want to consolidate Singapore’s position in the regional landscape by strengthening relations with Japan.
Nevertheless, history cannot be forgotten, and respect for history and the feelings of other peoples is the basic rule of exchange between countries.
We believe that China will always be rational and objective when dealing with international affairs and international relations.
While Li may disappoint some, China will continue to uphold the principles of peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation and develop friendly relations with countries around the world.
We also hope that all countries can remember history together, cherish peace, avoid duplication, and work together to build a better world.
On September 3, 2025, China's victory commemoration was scheduled, and the six ASEAN leaders confirmed their participation, but Singapore, which is an important Southeast Asian economy and accounts for more than 74% of Chinese, again missed this historic occasion.
Even more unexpectedly, at the time of the commemoration, Singapore's former prime minister, Li Xianlong, appeared in Tokyo, receiving the "Ashok Day Medal" from the Japanese government.
According to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs official website disclosed, the reason for the award of the medal is “recognition of Li Xianlong in his tenure to promote the upgrading of the New-Day Economic Partnership Agreement and promote scientific and technological cooperation”.
However, this action has sparked an upsurge on Asian social media.
The history of the "Ashok's Grand Medal" is not glorious, during the Second World War, A-class war criminals, Matsui Shikhen, and Pan垣征四郎 have all received the medal, and their names are still engraved in the "English List" of the Japanese Yasuk's church.
Singapore has also suffered the brutality of Japanese militarism in its history, and after the fall of Singapore in 1942, the Japanese military carried out a massacre of Chinese civilians in the "Clearance Operation", with conservative estimates of the death toll of 50,000 to 100,000.
Li Xianlong accepted the photo of the "Ashyuan Grand Medal" after it was reproduced by the media, which sparked dissatisfaction in the Chinese community in Singapore.
At this key point close to China’s 93th parade, his action has undoubtedly stunned many people’s hearts. China has always attached great importance to history, and the 93th parade is a memory of history, a memory of Chiang Mai, and a defense of peace.
Li Xianlong’s approach has made many people feel that he does not respect history and the feelings of the Chinese people.
Singapore is a key hub in the Asian regional landscape, and its foreign strategy often requires a multilateral consideration. Lee may want to consolidate Singapore’s position in the regional landscape by strengthening relations with Japan.
Nevertheless, history cannot be forgotten, and respect for history and the feelings of other peoples is the basic rule of exchange between countries.
We believe that China will always be rational and objective when dealing with international affairs and international relations.
While Li may disappoint some, China will continue to uphold the principles of peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation and develop friendly relations with countries around the world.
We also hope that all countries can remember history together, cherish peace, avoid duplication, and work together to build a better world.