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The Abe Statement: Did Abe Apologize?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Abe's statement included the right language -- but not in the right way.
Why You Should Listen to What Japan's Emperor Says on August 15
By Yuki Tatsumi
What we will hear from Emperor Akihito on August 15 will be equally—if not more—important than the Abe Statement.
The Politics of History in China-Japan Relations
By Xie Tao
China and Japan must remember the past, but not live forever in its shadow.
Japan History Commission Acknowledges 'Aggression,' Lessons Learned from WW2
By Yuki Tatsumi
The Kitaoka Commission report sets the tone for Abe’s World War II 70th anniversary statement.
Did China's Anti-Corruption Fight Give the US an Intelligence Windfall?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Ling Wancheng, the South China Sea, and Japan's take on history. Friday China links.
70 Years After the Second World War: Memory, Justice, and Regional Order in Asia
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors discuss historical issues in Asia for a special podcast ahead of the Abe statement.
'Comfort Women' Musical Builds Asian Community
By Remi Yamazaki
Dimo HyunJun Kim, director of Comfort Women - A New Musical, on adapting social issues for entertainment.
Abe’s 70th Anniversary Statement: What Should We Expect?
By Yuki Tatsumi
The content of Abe's statement will depend on what sort of audience he has in mind.
China and Japan: Toward a Xi-Abe Summit?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A recent meeting in Beijing is a baby step toward a bilateral summit -- provided historical issues don't get in the way.
Abe's World War 2 Statement: Beyond History
By Gilbert Rozman
The factors shaping the Abe Statement are far more complex than historical issues alone.
Reconciliation or Revisionism?: What (Not) to Expect From Shinzo Abe
By Sebastian Maslow
Will Abe provoke controversy in his upcoming statement on the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII?
What Japan's Abe Should Say About World War II
By Zheng Wang
To apologize or not -- that is the question facing Abe as he prepares for his August 15 address.
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