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Most of Japan's former colonies still resent their conquest, years after gaining freedom. But the Taiwanese seem to remember Japanese rule fondly, and have a great relationship with modern Japan. What explains this difference? Did the Japanese treat Taiwan better?

by /u/RusticBohemian in /r/AskHistorians

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