Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Sunday 26 July 2015


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Germany, Japan´s different approaches to history

Japan and Germany were the two main aggressors during the Second World War. But after the war, the ways in which the two nations choose to remember the conflict couldn?? be more different.

Japan´s history textbooks contain questionable information

Textbooks can be an important indicator of Japan´s domestic political climate, reflecting the country´s political changes and social beliefs.

Russian expert: Japan should stick to terms

Over recent weeks, Japan´s ruling coalition has made its most significant departure from pacifism, by passing controversial security bills in the lower house of parliament.

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Shinzo Abe refuses to acknowledge Potsdam Declaration

70 years after the Japanese surrender. It seems Prime Minister Shinzo Abe still refuses to face history squarely, and has revealed recently that he is NOT familiar with the 1945 Potsdam Declaration.

Spotlight: Commemorating Potsdam Proclamation is of great realistic significance

As the world marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the 1945 Potsdam Proclamation on Sunday, experts said that the commemoration is of great realistic significance under the current international situation.

Two new satellites join Beidou navigation system

China has launched two new satellites for its homegrown rival to the US´s GPS system, known as the Beidou Navigation Satellite System. The successful launch marks another solid step in building Beidou into a navigation system with global coverage.

World »

Potsdam Declaration: avoiding the return of Japanese militarism

Let´s take a look in detail at the Potsdam declaration -- its goals back then, and its relevance today.

Japanese citizens protest against ´war bills´

Japan´s upper house of parliament is expected to debate on Monday new security bills that seek to expand the role of the nation´s Self Defense Forces.

Merkel ally urges lawmakers to rethink ´No´ vote

The general secretary of Chancellor Angela Merkel´s Christian Democrats has urged lawmakers who voted against opening talks on a third financial rescue for Greece to reconsider.

Business »

China-Pakistan economic corridor under construction

Pakistan´s army chief General Raheel Sharif has inspected a road network under construction in Balochistan Province, which is part of a China-Pakistan development project.

China to benefit from cuts on 200 tech products

Major exporters of tech products -- including China, the US and EU -- agreed on Friday to cut global tariffs on more than 200 products. It marks the WTO?? first significant tariff-cutting deal in 18 years.

China issues guidelines to support e-finance

The Chinese government has unveiled the first set of guidelines to govern the rapidly developing internet finance sector, the guidance which it hopes will help generate more growth, while increasing funding and investment in the country.

President Xi urges youth federations to stay loyal

President Xi Jinping instructed youth organizations to better unite young people and firmly follow the Party.

Spotlight: Commemorating Potsdam Proclamation is of great realistic significance

As the world marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the 1945 Potsdam Proclamation on Sunday, experts said that the commemoration is of great realistic significance under the current international situation.

Obama criticized for pushing gay rights in Africa

U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday delivered a firm message on gay rights during his landmark visit to Kenya, Africa, where homosexuality is outlawed, triggering strong criticism for apparently imposing his values on the continent.