💨 Abstract

Japan and China commemorate World War II's end differently. On Aug. 15, Japan holds solemn events marking Emperor Hirohito's surrender announcement, while China on Sept. 3 celebrates with military parades. China uses its WWII remarks to justify its current military posture, criticizing Japan's defense buildup. Historical tensions persist between the two nations due to their complex wartime pasts and differing interpretations of those events.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff