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World War II 70th Anniversary
Colonialism, Invasion, and Atomic Bombs: Asia’s Divergent Histories
By Gi-Wook Shin
When will Asians be able to celebrate shared memories of war and colonialism?
The 100 Days That Ended the ‘White Man’s Burden’ in Asia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In just three months, the Imperial Japanese Army ended 150 years of European domination of Asia.
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.
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.
What China Means by a 'Correct View' on WW2 History
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping wants more historical research done -- but only on topics that fit the Party's narrative surrounding the war.
Diplomatic Update: Where Are Japan-China Relations Headed?
By Ankit Panda
Are Japan and China coming together or heading back apart? Ankit Panda and Shannon Tiezzi discuss recent developments.
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.
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?
Japan and China: ‘Intimate Rivals’
By Mina Pollmann
An interview with Sheila Smith, author of Intimate Rivals: Japanese Domestic Politics and a Rising China.
Your Questions About China, Answered
By Alexandre Dor
A recap of China Power authors' conversation with Reddit's r/geopolitics community.
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.
Fourth Time's the Charm: Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe Meet Again
By Ankit Panda
Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe held a meeting on the sidelines of the Asia Africa Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia.