Right wing forces are behind Abe

Abe's obstinate insistence on his right-leaning historical view is surely leading Japan along a dangerous road. Abe has introduced his right-wing historical view into Japan's policymaking process.

Shrine: home to Abe's politics

Japan's Shinzo Abe uses Yasukuni Shrine as spiritual sanctuary to right-wing politics. Dec 26 visit was attempt to stir the country's right-wing forces.

Japan's relaxation of arms exports harms peace

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is itching to ease his country's weapons export restrictions, a move poised to intensify regional mistrust and escalate international conflicts.

Where is the 'gate' to China-Japan dialogue?

The normal development of China-Japan relations is beneficial, not only to both counties but also to the Asian-Pacific region.

Abe's comments 'wrong and dangerous'

Chinese experts have warned the world should be cautious against Japan's attempt to break its peaceful constitution.

War and peace depend on choices made

There is no reason a priori why China's rise should inevitably result in war. Nor, however, is there any reason a priori why it should not.

A New Start:Japan's Economic Recovery and China-Japan Economic Relations

Zhao Jinping, A New Start: Japan's Economic Recovery and China-Japan Economic Relations, Beijing: China Renmin University Press

What's the difference between Germany and Japan?

Dates Japan cannot deny

The brutalities committed by the Japanese invaders left a lasting scar in the hearts of the Chinese people.

China's planned memorial days respect history, uphold peace

China is mulling setting two memorial days concerning conflict with Japan to pray that never again will evil prevail, as militarism did for millions of innocent victims in the 1930s and 1940s.

Experts: Memorial Day a warning to Japanese Right

Japan must correctly look at China’s move to establish the two memorial and commemorative days and own up to its past, Qu said.

Abe's 'normal state' abnormal

Given that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of WWI, it seems Abe is seizing the opportunity to try and obfuscate the real reason why tensions continue to escalate.