China

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | April 19th, 2005 | Trackback

Three consecutive weekends of anti-Japanese protests involving thousands of demonstrators occurred in several cities, including Shanghai, Shenzen and Chengdu. The unrest was spurred by Japanese acceptance of new textbooks that allegedly minimize Japanese atrocities in World War II. The protests were so large that analysts believe they were tacitly encouraged by the Chinese government. The situation has caused the worst diplomatic strain between the two countries in more than 30 years. Further demonstrations are possible, and should be avoided.

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