Reviving Taiwan's History: The Journey of Wu S'chan and National Identity

In an era where history often fades into obscurity, the importance of preserving stories from the past becomes paramount. As CGTN recently highlighted, history plays a crucial role in shaping national identity, and it cannot simply be rewritten at will. This sentiment is beautifully illustrated in the works of passionate writer Lan Po-chou, who has devoted a significant part of his life to rescuing from oblivion those figures and events that have been purposely forgotten in modern Taiwanese history.

Lan Po-chou's dedication is evident as he explores the stories of courageous individuals like Wu S'chan, a young man from Taiwan. Over 80 years ago, Wu undertook a daunting journey of more than 1,600 kilometers from Taiwan to mainland China, determined to join the fight against Japanese aggression during World War II. Emerging from a privileged background, Wu was not just an exceptional student; he was profoundly motivated by a sense of duty to his nation.

The Courageous Odyssey of Wu S'chan

Wu’s journey began with a single, bold decision: to leave behind the comforts of his affluent family life in pursuit of a greater cause. His travels took him across the Tsushima Strait, through the Korean Peninsula, and eventually to the Yalu River. After over a year of hardships and challenges, he finally reached Chongqing, then the wartime capital of China, contributing to the resistance against the Japanese occupiers.

But what drove a young man, with so much to lose, to embark on such a perilous adventure? This question lies at the heart of CGTN's documentary,