Japan's WWII surrender anniversary and Yasukuni Shrine visits
China has strongly condemned Japanese leaders for visiting the Yasukuni Shrine on the anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender. Beijing views the shrine as a symbol of Japanese militarism.
Where they agreeChina protested visits by Japanese officials to the Yasukuni Shrine on the anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender.
Where they differJapanese media reports focus on the domestic political context of the visit, while Chinese and international media emphasize the diplomatic friction and historical symbolism.
Key playersShinjiro Koizumi (Japanese defence chief) · Sanae Takaichi (Japanese PM) · Minoru Kiuchi (Japanese Minister) · Kimi Onoda (Japanese Minister) · Hitoshi Kikawada (Japanese Minister)
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Saturday, August 15
- Japan's WWII surrender anniversary and Yasukuni Shrine visitsChina blasts Japanese officials’ visit to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII anniversary
- Japan's WWII surrender anniversary and Yasukuni Shrine visits日本长期回避“慰安妇”制度历史责任 专家批其“双标”心态
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