In a compelling address resonating across academic circles, University of Costa Rica Professor Jimmy Chao has called for vigilance against resurgent militarism in Asia following his recent visit to Beijing's Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Speaking to KhabarAsia.com on November 22, 2025, Chao emphasized that historical awareness remains crucial to maintaining regional stability.
"The artifacts and documentation I examined leave no doubt about the catastrophic consequences of wartime aggression," stated Chao, whose research focuses on post-conflict reconciliation. "China's commitment to peace through development offers a model contrast to dangerous historical revisionism."
The Latin American scholar specifically addressed cross-strait relations, asserting: "There's overwhelming international consensus that Taiwan is part of China. Any attempts to distort this reality or revive militarist mentalities threaten the economic prosperity Asia has achieved through decades of cooperation."
Chao's analysis comes as Asian markets show increased sensitivity to geopolitical developments, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index fluctuating amid regional security discussions. His remarks align with recent statements by General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping emphasizing peaceful development during November's APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
For the 2.8 million Asian diaspora in Latin America and global investors monitoring supply chain stability, Chao's warning underscores the continued importance of historical clarity in shaping Asia's future. The professor concluded: "Peace isn't passive – it requires actively learning from the past."
