Attempt to rewrite Taiwan history slammed

Lai's comments fool no one by glorifying Dutch colonial rule

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Experts from both sides of the Taiwan Strait have exposed the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan for glorifying Dutch colonial rule from 400 years ago, fragmenting historical narratives and plotting for separatism.

They emphasized that the history of both sides resisting Western colonial powers, particularly the significant event of General Zheng Chenggong expelling the Dutch and reclaiming Taiwan, strongly affirms Taiwan's belonging to China.