Cambridge Professor Highlights China’s Key Role in World War II 🇨🇳
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Did you know that China played a huge role in this global event? Let’s dive into how China helped shape history! 🌟
Professor Hans van de Ven, a famous historian from the University of Cambridge in the UK, has been studying China’s experience during the war. He discovered that China was involved in World War II earlier and longer than many other countries.
For 14 years, the Chinese people bravely fought against Japan’s military forces. They engaged and held down a large part of Japan’s army, which was a big help to the other Allies (the countries fighting against Germany, Italy, and Japan). In fact, China caused over 1.5 million casualties to the Japanese forces! 😲
Professor van de Ven noticed that many history books in English don’t give enough credit to China. He says, “There’s a real Eurocentrism in Western writing. The Second World War in China was seen as completely insignificant. Actually, it’s done a lot. It’s trapped Japan.”
This means that while many people focus on Europe’s role in the war, China’s efforts were also super important in defeating the Axis powers. The sacrifices and courage of the Chinese people helped bring peace to the world. ✌️🌍
So next time you learn about World War II, remember the incredible contributions of China and its people. History is a big puzzle, and every piece counts! 🧩❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
