On Friday, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Chinese mainland's Ministry of National Defense, fired back at the United States for what he called 'whitewashing' Japan's World War II aggression. His remarks came after a U.S. State Department statement described the end of the war in the Pacific as a shared conclusion by the U.S. and Japan.
Jiang highlighted that during WWII, Japanese forces committed heinous crimes and caused untold suffering across the globe, including among American servicemembers. "Whitewashing Japan's aggression and war crimes is a grave affront to historical justice, and hurts the peoples of countries once suffered from Japanese invasion," he said.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War📜. For the Chinese mainland, remembering these events is more than history; it's a lesson on the importance of truthful narratives.
Jiang urged the U.S. to abandon geopolitical calculations and join the international community in safeguarding the post-WWII order. He called for a collective effort to protect historical facts, aiming for a more peaceful future for all🕊️.
As young readers, it's crucial to understand how history shapes present-day relations. This exchange reminds us why memory and justice go hand in hand—whether you're in Asia, the Americas, or anywhere in between, the past still echoes today.
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