Core Viewpoint - The overall understanding of Japan's wartime history has shown a trend of "basic existence but increasing differentiation" over the past decades, with a call for youth exchanges to promote the construction of peace memory [1][3]. Group 1: Historical Understanding - There has been an increase in channels for the Japanese public to access information about World War II, but the decline of war witnesses and the rise of historical revisionism have led to more visible denial and glorification of war in various political and social fields [2][3]. - The issue is not a lack of access to historical knowledge in Japan, but rather a reluctance to learn or a superficial understanding, particularly in compulsory and general education where textbooks and classroom narratives tend to obscure or even glorify the invasion history [2][3]. Group 2: Youth Engagement and Dialogue - There is cautious optimism regarding the prospects of civil exchanges between China and Japan, as more young Japanese are accessing Chinese information through online videos and social media, providing new channels to bypass stereotypes and build mutual trust [4]. - Social dialogue about invasion history should not be limited to binary debates of "acknowledgment or denial," but should clarify facts and legal principles, emphasizing the importance of youth exchanges and experience sharing to promote the joint construction of regional peace memory [4].
(抗战胜利80周年)日本学者呼吁以青年交流推动和平记忆构建
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-08-24 02:23