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World War II 70th Anniversary
Beware China’s Political Warfare Campaign Against US, Allies: Experts
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent conference surveyed Beijing’s efforts against Washington and its allies.
China, Russia Hold Partnership Firm Amid Shaky Economics
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite the questions surrounding their economic relationship, Putin and Xi put on a show of solidarity in Beijing.
South Korea's President and China's Military Parade
By Shannon Tiezzi
Park's talk with Xi focused on North Korea, but historical issues played a major role as well.
3 Takeaways From China's Military Parade
By Bo Zhiyue
The military parade on September 3 was President Xi Jinping's coming-out party. What messages did he send?
Beijing: Xi Jinping Slams Japanese Aggression in Military Parade Speech
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese president engaged in anti-Japanese rhetoric in a speech commemorating the end of the Second World War.
Here's What You Need to Know About China’s Grand Military Parade
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing announced cuts of 300,000 troops while parading some of the deadliest missiles in the PLA's arsenal.
Former KMT Chairman Meets China's President Ahead of WW2 Anniversary Parade
By Shannon Tiezzi
Lien Chan's presence at China's military parade complicates things for Taiwan's government.
Revealed: China’s Secret Censorship Instructions for Its Military Parade
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing threatens that violators of the guidelines will "be dealt with seriously."
What Is Beijing Doing to Prepare for the Military Parade?
By Shannon Tiezzi
From subway shut-downs to trained monkeys, the city is doing everything to make sure the parade is flawless.
China-Japan Relations: Has the Ice Stayed Broken?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Richard Bush on China-Japan relations since their top leaders shook hands in November 2014.
China Denies Sending Additional Troops to North Korean Border
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, a bullish view on China's economy and Taiwan snubbing China's military parade. Friday China links.
30 Heads of State Will Watch China’s Military Parade Next Week
By Shannon Tiezzi
Countries in Africa, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe will be well-represented. Not so much Western Europe and the U.S.
Will China Take Over US Military Facility in Djibouti?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus WWII anniversary celebrations and China's intelligence ops. China links.
How to Read the Abe Statement
By Shin Kawashima
How to evaluate Abe's August 15 statement on the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.
Confirmed: South Korea's President Will Attend China's WW2 Anniversary Celebrations
By Shannon Tiezzi
How Japan's Emperor (Subtly) Criticized Shinzo Abe
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan's Emperor Akihito appears to be determined to remind his people of the horrors of World War II.
What Countries Will March in China's WW2 Anniversary Military Parade?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Foreign troops have already started arriving in Beijing for the September 3 parade.
Twitter Says: South Koreans Not Satisfied with Abe’s Speech
By Steven Denney
The initial response on social media was overwhelmingly negative.
Should the United States Be Blamed for Japan’s Historical Revisionism?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In hindsight, exonerating Japan’s Emperor was a grave mistake.
China's WW2 Remembrance: 'Patriotic Education' in Action
By Alexandre Dor
China’s WW2 remembrances are but the latest instance of a ‘new’ Chinese Nationalism created by the CCP.
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.
Remembering World War II in Asia: Dishonest Visions of History?
By Colin Jones
Cold War divisions, now shorn of their ideological pretensions, have achieved a kind of second life in war memory.
Will South Korea's President Attend China's WW2 Anniversary Parade?
By Jin Kai
Once again, South Korea's "middle power" strategy is tested by conflicting pulls from China and the United States.
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