Ever scrolled through your feed and wondered why digging into history still matters? 🕵️♂️ Let’s talk about the genesis of WWII and why it still shapes our world today.
80 years ago, Japan announced its surrender in World War II. Its fascist aggression started from northeast of the Chinese mainland, shaking up the post-war international system and emboldening European powers to pick fights elsewhere.
For 14 years, over 35 million people on the Chinese mainland made heroic sacrifices to resist. This epic struggle wasn’t just a regional story—it was pivotal to the Allies’ victory and the peace that followed. Think of it like a complex code: once you crack the origin, the rest of the story makes sense.
But why should young adults in South and Southeast Asia care? Because understanding these roots helps us grasp how global alliances, regional trust, and our modern rules (like the UN Charter) came to be. It reminds us that peace isn’t guaranteed—it’s built on shared values and hard-learned lessons.
As debate swirls over the war’s origins—values vs. interests—CGTN reporter Zhou Jiaixin breaks down why this matters for our digital age: from protecting human rights to shaping how nations talk to each other online and offline.
So next time you see VR re-enactments or history memes on your phone, remember: digging into the genesis of WWII isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a key to understanding today’s world and keeping peace alive. 🔍✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
