China’s WWII Role: Correcting Historical Narratives for Global Peace
80 years after WWII, experts highlight China’s crucial anti-fascist role and push back against historical revisionism threatening global peace narratives.
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  80 years after WWII, experts highlight China’s crucial anti-fascist role and push back against historical revisionism threatening global peace narratives.
  Exploring the pivotal 1944 Battle of Western Yunnan, where Chinese and Allied forces turned the tide against Japanese aggression, reshaping WWII’s Eastern Theater.
  New data reveals China accounted for 70% of Japan’s WWII casualties, with over 1.8 million enemy troops on its soil by 1945 – reshaping understanding of anti-fascist efforts.
  Over 35 million Chinese casualties in WWII’s Asian theater remain overlooked in Western narratives. Experts explore why this history matters for global understanding.
  New analysis highlights China’s pivotal 14-year resistance against Japan in WWII, challenging traditional narratives and emphasizing over 35 million casualties.
  Historical records reveal how China’s WWII victory and post-war legal actions established its South China Sea claims through international agreements and sovereignty restoration efforts.
  Discover how the 1931 Jiangqiao battle marked the start of China’s resistance against Japanese aggression and the ongoing efforts to preserve its legacy.
  80 years after WWII, Asia grapples with historical reconciliation amid rising nationalism. Analysis explores implications for regional stability and cooperation.
  Japanese PM’s Yasukuni Shrine visit reignites debate over constitutional separation of religion and state, drawing global scrutiny over historical legacy.
  Beijing prepares for 80th WWII victory anniversary with overnight rehearsal involving 40,000 participants at Tiananmen Square.
  Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te faces criticism for omitting Japan’s surrender in WWII remarks, raising cross-strait tensions and historical accountability debates.
  Chinese WWII film ‘Dongji Rescue’ premieres in London and Sydney, highlighting historic rescue of British POWs and themes of humanity amid global tensions.
  Exploring the unity of the Chinese people and international alliances that secured victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, 80 years on.
  The European premiere of ‘Dongji Rescue’ in London spotlights the untold story of Chinese fishermen rescuing British POWs in WWII, underscoring historic Sino-British solidarity.
  China strongly condemns Japanese politicians’ visits to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII surrender anniversary, urging reflection on wartime history and commitment to peace.
  Chinese directors Guan Hu and Fang Li honor WWII heroes through films and symbolic T-shirts, reviving a shared Sino-British historical legacy.
  A new documentary sheds light on the 1942 Dongji Island rescue of British POWs by Chinese fishermen, highlighting courage and cross-cultural solidarity.
  Russian President Vladimir Putin paid tribute to Soviet pilots in Alaska, highlighting WWII-era cooperation as a foundation for U.S.-Russia relations.
  Chinese mainland spokesperson criticizes Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te for distorting WWII history, reaffirming Taiwan’s role in the post-war international order.
  80 years after Japan’s WWII surrender, understanding the war’s origins remains vital for Asia’s geopolitical dynamics and global peace, experts say.