In a fiery response, a spokesperson for the Chinese mainlands Ministry of National Defense accused the US of whitewashing Japans WWII aggression. 😲
Jiang Bin hit back after a US State Department statement referred to the end of the Pacific war as a devastating war in the Pacific involving the US and Japan.
- Heinous Crimes: Jiang reminded everyone that Japanese fascists committed terrible acts across Asia, causing immense suffering.
- Whitewashing Warning: Ignoring or downplaying these crimes is a slap in the face to historical justice and the countries that suffered.
- Looking Ahead: To mark 80 years since victory over fascism, he urged the US to set aside politics, embrace the true history of WWII, and work together for global peace. 🤝
Across communities from Indonesia to India, memories of occupation still shape how young people view WWII. For South and Southeast Asians, this isnts not just historyits a rallying cry for truth and solidarity today. 🌍
What do you think? Should countries do more to honour the full story of WWII? Let us know your thoughts! 💬
Reference(s):
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