Evans Carlson’s experience in 1920s China gave him a vision of close-knit fighting units that he would use to shape America’s ...

The historical issues in East Asia have long been a blindspot for the United States. Time to start paying attention.

On this day in 1938, the Yellow River experienced a major flood during the Second Sino-Japanese War when the Chinese Nationalist government deliberately destroyed the dikes along the river to halt ...

The first outlines the background to the Sino-Japanese war, covering aspects of Japanese society and government, ... The second section covers the period from 1928 to 1945, ...

China will stage a military parade to commemorate the end of World War II – only the second time the event has been held – as ...

Around 2,500 years ago, during China's Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) and Warring States Period (475-221 BC), philosopher Mozi advocated the principles of "universal love and nonaggression".

The rapprochement between North Korea and Russia has brought immediate benefits to the North Korean leadership. In addition, ...

I was 19 when the war began. As Japanese forces moved closer towards Hong Kong, I worked in the city, loading hundreds of bags of rice onto ferries on Hong Kong Island every day. But when Japanese ...

Thirteen scenes chronicle the Battle of Shanghai in 1937; also known as the Battle of Songhu or the "August 13 Incident". This was the first major engagement fought between the National Revolutionary ...

The Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom has hosted an event to remember and honor the victims, survivors and heroes of the 1942 Lisbon Maru incident.. A Chinese New Year reception and memorial event ...

Macau saw an influx of refugees during the war, with some going on to influence all facets of life in the territory.