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…
With the Ruling LDP-Komieto coalition losing majority in the Upper House, this may weaken Japan’s regional security posture and influence with Northeast Asian countries. Though U.S. and allies are keeping stable and mutually beneficial relations with Japan, internal instability may…
Teruzuki, a sunk Japanese Destroyer during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, was found with all the munitions and weaponry in tact. Its first visual record offers a rare visual documentation of World War II naval ships providing invaluable insights of…
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.…
Department of Defense deleted over 26,000 images including Enola Gay, Tuskegee Airmen, and Navajo Code Talkers. Although Department of Defense restored the deleted contents and stated that it was unintentional, some doubt that it was part of anti-DEI protocol that…
With limited government support, Okinawa is having a hard time recovering and identifying remains that died during the Battle of Okinawa. Locals also fear new U.S. base construction with rising regional uncertainties in disturbing unmarked graves and threatening to erase…
With martial law declaration, Japanese officials are reconsidering diplomatic plans with South Korea. It suspended diplomatic engagements with uncertainty rose even in broader U.S.-Japan-South Korea security partnership as the opposition is trying for an impeachment. The Asahi Shimbum Article: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15537648…
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…
U.S., Japan, and South Korea had a trilateral summit meeting in Camp David on August 18th, 2023. The meeting was primarily aimed to enhance trilateral military, economic, and regional coordination between three countries to reshape Northeast Asian security cooperation with…
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…
Dong-a Ilbo: “U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga had the first phone conversation at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. In this 15-minute conversation, they pushed back against China citing the U.S.-Japan security treaty and relations between South…
Kyodo News: “South Korean President Moon Jae In wants to mend relations with Japan that have been frayed by a dispute over wartime labor, Seoul’s spy chief told Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Tuesday.” Chosun Ilbo: “National Intelligence Service…
Korea Joong Ang Daily: They ate with the French. Fought with the French. Rested in the same barracks as the French. They just didn’t speak French. “We did everything together, eat, train, fight in battles, wield the same weapons, wear the…
“The friendship between Washington and Tokyo has come a long way in 70 years, but a rising China could throw a wrench in the works.”
“South Korea and Japan held their first high-level security talks in more than five years on Tuesday, despite simmering tensions over territorial and historical disputes. Resuming the “two plus two” talks, which include the two nations’ foreign and defense officials,…
“Japan and the United States will likely include an explicit reference to defence of far-flung Japanese islands in an update of security cooperation guidelines amid concerns about China’s increasing military assertiveness, a Japanese newspaper reported.”
“Despite strained relations over territorial disagreements and historical disputes, South Korea and Japan will resume security talks this week. These talks are not so much a sign the two neighbors are resolving longstanding differences but instead a recognition that they…
“Beginning his first Asia tour, U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter laid out the U.S. commitment to Japanese security Wednesday in Tokyo, urging restraint in territorial disputes between Japan and China… “We don’t, as we frequently say, take a stand…
“South Korea and Japan will next week hold their first high-level security talks in more than five years, Seoul said today, despite simmering tensions over territorial and other historical disputes.”
“The United States and Japan, bitter enemies in World War II more than 70 years ago, both expressed support on Thursday for the Philippines and regional security in the Pacific as recently published images showed Chinese reclamation activities in the…
“An official policy document issued annually by the Foreign Ministry expresses “deep reflection” over Japan’s behavior in World War II while highlighting its international contributions ever since. China and South Korea were quick to criticize references to their two nations in…
“Two weeks ago, Japan commissioned its largest naval vessel since the end of World War II. Sleek and with the clean lines of a ship designed for stealth, JS Izumo pulled into Yokosuka Naval Base, her new home port, and…