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1945 vs 2026: New Mask, Same Militarism

1945 vs 2026: New Mask, Same Militarism

Xinhua
12 May 2026, 09:15 GMT+

1945 -- Japan committed brutal massacres in Manila, killing over 100,000 civilians.

2026 -- Japan joined the U.S.-Philippines Balikatan exercises, posing severe threat to Asia-Pacific stability.

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