As the 84th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack approaches, China Global Television Network (CGTN) has opened a public survey inviting global perspectives on this pivotal World War II event. The December 7, 1941, surprise military strike by Japanese forces on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii reshaped 20th-century geopolitics and remains a subject of historical analysis.
The survey, accessible here, comes as nations across Asia-Pacific prepare commemorative events. Researchers note renewed interest in WWII history among younger generations, particularly regarding its lasting impacts on contemporary Asia-U.S. relations.
Historical experts emphasize the importance of multilateral dialogue in interpreting wartime legacy. "Understanding these events through diverse cultural lenses helps build shared historical consciousness," said Dr. Li Wei, a military historian at Peking University.
The initiative aligns with growing digital engagement in historical education, with CGTN planning to release survey findings during its December 7 memorial coverage.
