The articles discuss the Chinese movie titled Nanjing!Nanjing!.
Nanjing Massacre Movie Shows Sympathy for Japanese Army: Review , Bloomberg, June 23, 2009
The two articles below represent South Korean views that tie the issue of North Korean nuclear weapon with the national pride and autonomy of Koreans.
[Viewpoint] Fears over history repeating itself, JoongAng Daily, June 26, 2009
Looking for Clue, Korea Times, June 29, 2009
Filed under: Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The articles below report issues surrounding North Korea’s nuclear ambitions. In the fifth article, Yale University historian Paul Kenney commends President Obama’s cautious policy towards North Korea, which attracted criticisms from those seeking more harsh punishment on North Korea. Financial Times reports would-be North Korean leader Kim Jong-woon’s visit at China.
Wada Haruki: Japan-North Korea Relations—A Dangerous Stalemate , Asia Pacific Journal, June 22, 2009
A new North Korea strategy , USA Today, June 24, 2009
Ambassadors of 4 nations urge N.K. back to talks, Korean Herald, June 24, 2009
U.S. Renews Sanctions Against North Korea , New American, June 25, 2009
In Praise of Caution, New York Times, June 30, 2009
North Korean ‘bright leader’ visits China, Financial Times, June 28, 2009
South Korea in a new Asia initiative, Asia Times, June 30, 2009
North Korean Ship Turning Around, CBS, June 30, 2009
Filed under: China
The reports below provide opposing views on China’s rise and its impact on the world.
Welcome to China’s millennium, Guardian, June 23, 2009
Think Again: Asia’s Rise , Foreign Policy, June 22, 2009
Dong-A Ilbo reports the interview with Hatoyama, the Japanese opposition party leader who visited South Korea. Korea Times delineates the history of Seoul Buses, which were first introduced 60 years ago.
US lodges China censorship complaint, Financial Times, June 21, 2009
Seoul Buses: 60 Years of Ups and Downs, Korea Times, June 24, 2009
[Viewpoint] Sweat from the soul, JoongAng Daily, June 29, 2009
[Viewpoint] Obsession with ideology, JoongAng Daily, June 30, 2009
History of the Communist Party of China, People’s Daily Online, July 1, 2009
Japan`s Opposition Leader Speaks to Dong-A, Dong-A Ilbo, July 1, 2009
The frist article discuss the textbook issue in Japan. The other two articles discuss the tension between Japan and China on the history issue:
Japanese Textbook Controversies, Nationalism, and Historical Memory: Intra- and Inter-national Conflicts, Japan Focus, June 2009
China-Japan Tensions, 1995-2006: Why They Happened, What to Do, Brookings Institution, June 2009
China’s Other Massacre, Foreign Policy, June 2009
Articles below discuss return of WWII veterans from Burma to China, Taiwanese President Mao’s potential meeting with Chinese President Hu, and Chinese businessmen’s visit at Taiwan:
WWII Veterans Return from Burma after 67 Years, China Degital Times, May 31, 2009
Taiwan president may meet China’s Hu – paper, Malaysia Star, June 11, 2009
China sends large group to buy Taiwanese goods, Associated Press, May 31, 2009
Filed under: China, China-Japan, China-Korea, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, Korea
China halted its official exchanges with North Korea after its second nuclear test. The articles below also introduce responses from other countries such as South Korea, Japan, and the United States:
SKorean nuclear envoy says he will visit China, AFP, June 9, 2009
‘An Act of State Terrorism By North Korea’, Fox News, June 9, 2009
China pressed on N.Korea, Straits Times, June 7, 2009
Hatoyama, Lee agree China key in North U.N. resolution, Japan Times, June 6, 2009
China’s ties with North Korea fraying, JoongAng Daily, June 6, 2009
Japan plans missile early warning system, Reuters, June 2, 2009
China Suspends North Korea Exchanges, Yonhap Reports (Update1), Bloomberg, June 1, 2009
The power of presidential restraint, Boston Globe, June 1, 2009
North Korea’s Point of View, Seoul Times, June 2009
The Japanese Skeleton In Kim’s Closet, Forbes, May 31, 2009
Gates Looks to Tougher Approach on North Korea, May 30, 2009
The artciles below include: Statement by President Obama’s nominee to the Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs; Remarks by the US Special Representative for North Korea Policy at the Korea Society Annual Dinner; Review of “The Uses and Abuses of History” by Margaret Macmillan; and Japan’s Reform of the Ministry of Defense Reform:
President Obama’s Nominee to be Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, US Department of State, Jun 10, 2009
Getting the history and the politics wrong, Tribune
Remarks at the Korea Society Annual Dinner, US Department of State, June 9, 2009
Defense Ministry pushes for more policy control, Japan Times, June 5, 2009
The article describes history surrounding the Gate of Independence in South Korea:
Gate of independence, spirit of triumph, JoongAng Daily, June 8, 2009
