China Daily recently reported, "Japan apologizes for annexation of Korean Peninsula." I think this is a responsible move on Japan's part. It is a step forward in reconciliation. Some people argue unless the Japanese take full responsibility for their past atrocities, warming of relations with Japan should not be allowed. That is backwards. I have always said in the past, … [Read more...] about China Daily reports, “Japan apologizes for annexation of Korean Peninsula”
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Xinhua: "China, Japan, ROK pledge to advance all-round partnership"
In my prior post about Japan's new Prime Minister, Yukio Hatoyama's opinion piece on the NYT, I was encouraged by Hatoyama's view of an Asian Union. This is an interesting trend I encourage our readers to follow. Xinhua reported Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada and ROK Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Yu Myung Hwan has met in … [Read more...] about Xinhua: "China, Japan, ROK pledge to advance all-round partnership"