How China rewrote the history of its WWII victory

On 2 September 1945, Japanese forces officially surrendered to the Republic of China, ending the brutal occupation which began in 1937. Since the end of the subsequent Chinese Civil War, this victory ...
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

'Sea Monster' Ekranoplan Reborn? China, US Revive Soviet Cold War Vessel

At the height of the Cold War in the 1960s, CIA analysts spotted a mystery vehicle being developed on the Caspian coastline of Soviet Russia. The craft was dubbed the “Caspian Sea Monster” and was ...
Reuters

History, triumph and trauma to take centre stage at China's WW2 military parade

Parade showcases China's military modernisation amid geopolitical tensions China emphasises its role in World War Two, challenges Western narratives Diplomatic tensions as Western leaders shun parade, ...
Boston Herald

Japan and China commemorate World War II anniversary on different dates

BENXI, China (AP) — Eighty years after the end of World War II, Japan and China are marking the anniversary with major events, but on different dates and in different ways. Today in History: September ...