"Never forget the national humiliation" is an important concept widely advocated by Chinese society. The core is to remember the history of humiliation suffered by the country and the nation in modern times, especially the aggression, oppression and suffering experienced by the Chinese people during historical periods such as the Opium War, the Sino-Japanese War of 1898-1898, and the Anti-Japanese War.
The significance of this concept is:
- Remind future generations to remember the truth of history and cherish the national independence and peace that countless martyrs bought with their blood;
- Encourage the Chinese people to learn from history, unite the national spirit, work hard, and avoid the recurrence of historical tragedies;
- Advocate a rational view of history, without forgetting humiliation, and oppose extreme nationalism, and promote national development and national rejuvenation with an open and inclusive attitude.
Bearing in mind national humiliation does not mean perpetuating hatred, but using history as a mirror to better protect the current peace and development and shoulder the responsibility of building the country.
