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Xi Welcomes Putin and Modi at the SCO Summit; Perspective on the India and China Buzz; World War II and a 'Memory War'

Sharp China with Bill Bishop

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China's WWII Narratives: The Politics of Memory

This chapter explores how China's historical narrative of World War II is shaped by the Communist Party to emphasize its achievements while downplaying the contributions of the Nationalists. It examines the implications of these narratives on current political identities and territorial claims, particularly regarding Taiwan, in the context of an upcoming military parade celebrating the Communist Party's perspective.

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