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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged the suffering caused by Japan during World War II but stated that future generations should not be required to continue apologizing. This stance has drawn criticism from South Korea and China, where resentment over wartime atrocities like the Rape of Nanking remains high.
Senkaku Islands Dispute, Anti-Japan Protests, Rape of Nanking
Anti-Japan demonstrations have escalated in Beijing and other Chinese cities over the disputed Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands. Protesters have called for war and the flattening of Tokyo, fueled by long-standing grievances regarding the 1930s Rape of Nanking and Japan's refusal to issue a formal apology. While the protests appear orderly due to heavy police presence, the underlying conflict involves control over significant offshore oil and gas fields.
London Economic Trends, Chinese Cannabis Trade, Iris Chang
Current trends in London include a heavy presence of Russian wealth in hotels and the takeover of the local cannabis trade by Chinese organized crime operating out of council estates. Separately, Ted Leonsis's interest in history led him to finance a documentary based on Iris Chang's "The Rape of Nanking," detailing the 1937 Japanese occupation of China.
Jane Seymour, Japanese Cultural History, Documentary Series
A 1988 PBS documentary series titled "Japan," narrated by actress Jane Seymour, is discussed for its insights into Japanese history and the Tokugawa Shogunate. The series explores the cultural roots of the "expressionless" Japanese demeanor and the historical brutality associated with the occupation of Nanking. Seymour's extensive career, including "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" and "Wedding Crashers," is also noted.
