The same shit is said all the time about simplified chinese. The problem with language and writing being too complicated was ongoing theme for most of their history, but it really became huge issue after republic was formed and tried to modernise the country. Thus the roots of reform lies in the kuomintang. Yet the communists are all the time being accused of “destroying the culture”. Not to mention thanks to CPC efforts and persistence the reform was successful and allowed unprecedented explosion of culture and education.