Kyodo News reported that the Japanese government, through diplomatic channels, has urged multiple countries not to attend Beijing’s September 3 commemorative events, including the planned military parade.
According to the report, China’s activities are themed “Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War Victory,” and Beijing has reportedly extended wide-ranging invitations to foreign leaders and international organization heads.
Tokyo hopes that by cautioning other countries, it can prevent China’s history-driven narrative from gaining broader influence internationally. Japanese embassies abroad have conveyed that the events place disproportionate emphasis on wartime history and carry strong anti-Japanese overtones, urging governments to carefully consider the level of participation by their national leaders.
Source: Central News Agency (Taiwan), August 25, 2025
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