The Ghosts of History: Russia, China, and the World War Two Legacy in East Asia The recent screening of a film on Japanese "militarism" by Russian diplomats in Taiwan has sparked a controversy that goes beyond Taipei's relations with Tokyo or Beijing.
At its core is a deeper dispute over the legacy of World War Two in East Asia, where different nations and governments are reinterpreting history to suit their own agendas.
This phenomenon reflects a long standing pattern of historical revisionism used by various powers to justify claims on territory and influence.