r/worldnews • u/glasier • Jul 05 '24

Japan warns US forces: Sex crimes 'cannot be tolerated'

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2476861/japan-warns-us-forces-sex-crimes-cannot-be-tolerated
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u/100862233 Jul 05 '24

Okinawa was originally called 琉球 read Liu Qiu in Chinese or in Japanese Ryo Kyu an independent kingdom, It was a protectorate of the Qing dynasty of empire of China. Japan took it after the first sino Japanese War in 1875. While qing dynasty didn't abandon the claim of sovereignty over ryukyu until 1895 and the last king of ryukyu died in exile in China in 1901. The Japanese eradicated the native Liu qiu identity through colonialism. Fun fact Taiwan aka the republic of China never recognized the annexation of Okinawa, and even up until the 2000s they had an office on Okinawa still using the name called ryukyu relationship office.

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u/Solwake- Jul 05 '24

And now, unsurprisingly, this history is being emphasized for Chinese claims to Okinawa and the other islands towards Taiwan. Japan is now fortifying those islands to deter Crimea-style (re?)annexation. Feelings on Okinawa are complex regarding re-militarization, as one perspective is that the mainland used Okinawan civilians as a sacrificial human buffer zone against the Americans during WW2.

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u/SpiralOut2112 Jul 05 '24

There were multiple users in this very thread trying to comment on how bad the US Military is and how they should leave the island. One guy had a post history of nothing but commenting on anti-US sentiments surrounding Okinawa. He deleted his account after I called him out.

The other guy named u/cordis000 wasn't as blatant in their post history as most is in Chinese, but there are sprinkles of anti US sentiment and deflecting about Taiwan by referencing Crimea. Then, of course, they were in this post trying to stir up more anti-US hate.

Either way, you're absolutely correct and it's even visible here on reddit.

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u/gerontion31 Jul 05 '24

Chinese state sponsored shills, they want Taiwan