Pan Cheng-fa

Pan Cheng-fa is a 99-year-old veteran who served in the Republic of China’s military during World War Two, where he fought against Japanese forces. Recently, he was in the news for his reflections on the complexities of wartime alliances, particularly criticizing the role of communist forces during the conflict. At a commemorative event in Taipei marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, Pan expressed his frustration with the Chinese Communist Party's claims regarding the war, emphasizing that the Republic of China played a crucial role in the resistance against Japan.