I don't know if the author is dumb or not, but he actually thinks that in some parrallel dimension Japan and Korea would actually want to give up independence and join China or xiA, LOL. In his wet dreams maybe. This is a very nationalistic book. And it is racist. Don't read or vote
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LIKEFrom what i know, Japan in the past wanted to actually join with China. That is why they started a war in the past(fighting against communist party), they attempted to join together with China forcefully so they could contend with the West. Not sure about Korea tho. I could be wrong about this, mind you. But yeah i can agree with your point, i dont believe that Japan or Korea would give up independence to join China, that is pretty nationalistic.
they wanted to take over china, not come under china. the 2 concepts are similar but not same.
the author made it seem like Immigrant Japanese people were desperate to make their country come under china. Called them Fusang and what not, and even negatively portrayed the current japanese ruling party who where against coming 'under' china. Very racist
But he also made jab at Chinese government
God you people are stupid, it’s an alternate world ffs. This is a China that’s a democracy with a monarchy which you guys can accept, but fantasy Japan wanting to join this fantasy China is out of the question lol. Bruh I want to join this fantasy China since it’s fakin fiction, which you guys don’t seem to grasp with your limited brain cells.
Claramente es un mensaje subliminal , que la gente que lee puede darse cuenta que les re contra lavan la cabeza a los chinos ( aunque no necesariamente lo logran)
Sorry to ruin your wet dream, but it doesn't matter rather if the Mc is in a parallel or alternative world. You can't ignore the fact that there is nationalism, racism and imperialism in this novel. If you ignore it in a novel, it basically like saying you once ignored bullying in school. Don't call people stupid, as you also made yourself look like a stupid. Once you ignore something, you usually tend ignore it forever until it affect you. Alway a good idea to be open minded and be cautious instead of being a hypocrite.