Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that China's contribution to World War II, particularly during the Anti-Japanese War, is significant and should be recognized more widely in the West [1][2] - Rana Mitter emphasizes that the Chinese resistance against Japan after the Marco Polo Bridge Incident in 1937 was crucial, as it changed the dynamics of the war [1] - Mitter argues that millions of Japanese troops were diverted to China, which made it particularly difficult for the anti-fascist alliance to achieve overall victory without China's efforts [1] Group 2 - Mitter highlights that there is still much work to be done in acknowledging China's sacrifices and importance during World War II, as current Western understanding remains insufficient [1] - The book "On Protracted War" by Mao Zedong is noted as one of the most influential military strategy texts of the 20th century, still studied in military academies worldwide [1][2] - Mitter believes that understanding war as one of humanity's most destructive phenomena is essential for creating lasting peace through historical context [2]