This article aims to trace the historical evolution of the term 'Shina' (Cina), from its original meaning of 'land of wisdom' in Sanskrit to its transformation into a derogatory term for China during the era of Japanese imperialist aggression. It strongly criticizes the two groups of people who still use this vocabulary today: 'Pseudo-Imperial Subjects' and the 'Japanese Far-Right.'
When Japan occupied Taiwan and Penghu back then, it truly relied first on military assault and occupation of these territories. The Qing Dynasty was forced to cede Taiwan Island and Penghu Islands to Japan—showcasing the powerlessness and sorrow of Chinese people of that era.
The article strongly criticizes the defense of bloody massacres during the Japanese colonial era put forward by a small number of Taiwanese people, condemning the argument that 'as long as they attacked China, it was fine' as 'the ugly side.' Japan's covetousness for Taiwan never ceased. Long before the Sino-Japanese War, it invaded Taiwan by exploiting the 'Mudan She Incident' under the guise of the Ryukyu Kingdom, aiming to use Taiwan as a strategic springboard for aggression against Southeast Asia and Mainland China.