Some viewed China’s action as an attempt to rewrite the war narrative. The narrative about CCP leading World War II reinforces China’s domestic legitimacy by downplaying the Nationalist and the U.S. efforts. It also acts as a signal to Indo-Pacific…
China held a large-scale military parade in Beijing to commemorate 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The military parade showcased newly invented high-technology Chinese weapons. Foreign leaders like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un attend the parade…
His usage of the word “remorse” marks the first use of this word since 2013 during a memorial ceremony. He pledged to renounce war as a positive step toward improving relations. Contrasting to previous years, his remarks underscore rate tone…
With the recent loss in the election and political pressures within the LDP party, Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru will delay any official remarks about the end of World War II. While he decided not to issue personal or cabinet-approved…
China will hold a grand military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender, showcasing new PLA weaponry. The first rehearsal happened in August, involving 22,000 people. It is also holding exhibitions with 1,500 photographs and 3,200 relics, recording…
U.S. Navy and local Okinawans have lit candles on the eve of Okinawa Memorial Day to commemorate the dead from the Battle of Okinawa. This event reflects on the horrors of war and the importance of peace both to U.S.…
South Korea has unveiled various plans to commemorate its Liberation Day (광복절). These plan include holding festival along Han River, creating a commemorative coin, and holding special exhibition regarding independence activists. The exhibitions especially utilizes AI technology to display new…
Japan’s Imperial couple have visited World War II sites to pay tribute for the 80th anniversary, including Iwo Jima and Mongolia. The Iwo Jima visit marks first emperor’s visit since 1994, while the Mongolia visit marks first ever emperor’s visit…
The survivors from the Battle of Manila reflects civilian massacres, city destruction and resilience to share historical lesson and foster reconciliation for future generations to remember them. They also emphasized the importance of remembering atrocities in order to prevent future…
Thailand hold a memorial to commemorated Southeast Asian forced laborers that died when building the “Death Railway”. With many British prisoners of war being forced into labor, a new exhibition in U.K. honors these soldiers that endured brutal conditions “Death…