# Comfort Women
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The Last of the Liberal Guard: Yohei Kono’s Death and the Vanishing Bridge Between Tokyo and Beijing
The death of veteran Japanese statesman Yohei Kono marks the loss of a critical diplomatic bridge and the author of Japan's most significant historical apology. His passing highlights the shrinking influence of pro-China, 'historical-conscience' politicians within a Tokyo establishment that is increasingly leaning toward nationalism.
History’s Shadow: Tokyo’s Textbook Revisions Reopen Wartime Wounds in East Asia
China has formally protested Japan's approval of new high school textbooks that downplay wartime atrocities and reinforce territorial claims. The move has also sparked backlash from South Korea, highlighting how historical revisionism continues to hinder diplomatic stability in East Asia.
Ghosts of the Past: China and South Korea Unify in Censure of Japan's Textbook Revisions
China has issued a formal diplomatic protest against Japan following the approval of textbooks that downplay wartime atrocities and assert claims over disputed islands. Joined by South Korea in its criticism, Beijing warned that such revisionism misleads the next generation and damages regional trust.