Authorities in Taipei have raised alarms following a Russian screening of the Soviet-era documentary titled "Smashing Militarist Japan." Although the event drew a very limited number of attendees, the Taiwanese government views the exhibition with suspicion. Officials suggest that Moscow's decision to broadcast this historical film may be intended to support Beijing's ongoing geopolitical narrative concerning Japan's past and present military posture. By facilitating this screening, Taiwan fears that Russia is effectively aligning itself with Chinese efforts to promote a "new militarism" framework aimed at criticizing Tokyo's regional influence. The incident highlights the complex intersection of historical memory and contemporary diplomatic tensions within East Asia.
Source : The Japan Times
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