Taiwan has continuously asserted that ROC is the legitimate force fighting Japanese aggression with PRC having no substantial contribution. China has denounce DPP for downplaying Japanese occupation, while stating that Taiwan’s history becomes evident that Taiwan is part of mainland…
Various World War II Documents were found in different places, explicitly showing Japanese wartime atrocities. These documents include 1930s Shanghai , additional secret biochemical units, and South Manchuria Railway Company’s involvement in Japanese Aggression. China Daily Article: https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202502/19/WS67b4b125a310c240449d5f25.html Le Monde…
With the age of the Comfort Women victims reaching the 90s, many died and only a few Chinese and South Korean victims are left. These victims criticize stalled reparations from Japan and say that apologies must go beyond silence money…
A 10 year-old Japanese student from a Japanese school in Shenzhen was fatally stabbed and died, possibly linked with nationalist sentiment. Scrutiny about online ultra-nationalist rhetoric is rising, while lack of information about the incident from Chinese officials are raising…
China is using gray-zone tactics to take control of Senkaku/Diaoyu Dao, sending Coast Guard vessels and staying for 80 hours with more presence planned. Japan argues China’s actions undermine both environmental stewardship and Japan’s commitment in defending its territory. Asian…
With Blackpink’s ‘protest trucks,’ have K-pop fans gone too far? (SCMP) New Live-Action Film Based on Stan Lee Story Inspired by China’s Monkey King Ignited Discussion in China (Global Times) Hollywood aims to win hearts of Chinese moviegoers by introducing…
17 Japanese firms face South Korean wartime damages suit (Asahi Shimbun) ‘Girl of Peace statue’ to remain intact in central in Berlin (Dong-A Ilbo) Japanese Academia and Civic Groups Issue Statement Criticizing Ramseyer’s Paper (Dong-A Ilbo) 19-Year-Old Detained for Posting…
Spratly Islands, Diaoyu, Bay of Bengal: is a storm brewing in Asia-Pacific Waters? (SCMP) Japan’s Territorial Disputes: China, South Korea, Russia and More (SCMP) School textbook screeners target wording on territory issues (Asahi Shimbun) Japan complains over U.S. military’s use…
“A South Korean cultural “correction team” that works to promote accurate knowledge about the East Asian country has become another focus of discussion on Chinese social media amid the raging cultural feuds between the two neighboring countries. Chinese netizens questioned…
Baidu, the largest internet portal in China, recently caused controversy among the South Korean public for introducing Yun Dong-ju, a Korean poet and independence activist during the Japanese colonial era, as “Chinese.”
Chosun Ilbo: Korea Labels Japan ‘Neighbor’ Not ‘Partner’ Global Times: South Korea’s defense white paper strikes a pragmatic tone South China Morning Post: South Korea affirms cool Japan relations, warm China ties in defence white paper Korean Herald: Seoul says…
“The globally popular US streaming platform Netflix announced its plans to adapt the Chinese literature classic Water Margin on Friday. Netflix called the book one of the “the greatest classic novels of Chinese literature” on Twitter”
Global Times: “The spirit of CPV soldiers resisting US aggression in Korean War inspires generations of Chinese people” Global Times: “CPV soldiers confident in young Chinese generations inheriting their spirit” Global Times: “Gala to mark the 70th anniversary of the…
‘ In the early 1930s, the Japanese government sent about 320,000 people to Manchukuo – officially known as Manchuria. Most of them served in the military or as bureaucrats, along with businessmen and families from rural parts of Japan who…
“Chinese war film Sacrifice kicked off with a heroic start on Friday both in terms of box-office revenue and word of mouth in China, which is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Volunteers (CPV) entry into the War to Resist…
Korean boy band BTS makes controversial remarks over Korean War: Chosun Ilbo: “Chinese online warriors are peeved at remarks by a member of super boy band Bangtan Boys, also known as BTS, at an award ceremony promoting Korean-American relations.” The…
The Telegraph: “The remains of 117 Chinese soldiers who died in the 1950-53 Korean War were returned to China on Sunday in an annual repatriation delayed this year by the coronavirus outbreak.” Xinhua News: “The remains of 117 Chinese soldiers…
Yahoo: “China sought to bolster its claims to the disputed Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea on Saturday by opening an online “museum” of newspaper clippings and other items related to the issue.” Japan Times: “The Chinese Foreign Ministry has lambasted…
People’s Daily: “Four Important Points of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Speech for V-Day Parade” and “Highlights of V-Day Commemoration” The Guardian: “China military parade commemorates second world war victory – as it happened” Daily Mail: “12,000 troops, hundreds of tanks……
“Today, most Americans say they’re pleased with the state of U.S.-Japan relations. In a new survey by the Pew Research Center, more than 8 in 10 Americans said they prefer that the two nations remain close or get closer. Three-quarters…
“Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with former Chief Cabinet Secretary Yohei Kono on Tuesday and praised him for the “courage and sense of responsibility” he showed as a politician in addressing history when he was in the government in 1993.”
“Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday praised the former Japanese government official who issued a landmark apology over the wartime sexual slavery of Asian women, hailing his “bravery” in facing history. Li greeted a trade delegation led by Yohei Kono, who…
“China’s Foreign Ministry urged the United States on Thursday to act and speak cautiously after the U.S. defense chief repeated Washington’s opposition to any “coercive unilateral” actions by China over a group of islets disputed with Japan.”
“Japan is trying to pursue a meeting with China involving the countries’ financial ministers, Japan’s Financial Minister Taro Aso revealed on Tuesday. The meeting, which is eyed to be held in Beijing in June, is perceived by many as Japan’s move…