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In the last two-three months a recurring major news item is the dispute over the South China Sea and the decision of the Arbitral Tribunal (AT) and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).  If you read the reports from American mass media and the comments from American political leaders, the impression that you get is […]

As we approach the 80th anniversary of the Rape of Nanking and the time when all the perpetrators and survivors of the Rape of Nanking have passed away, the immense value of recording the testimonies of these perpetrators and survivors cannot be overestimated.  Not only that they are needed for historical accuracy, but they provide […]

For thousands of years, nations, when faced with major conflicts (frequently due to expansion ambition), would utilize their military power to try to settle the conflict, resulting in major wars between countries.  There are literally hundreds of major wars throughout history, taking place in all parts of the world.  Here are just samplings of such […]

Recently we hear a lot of criticisms from countries like Philippines, Vietnam, and especially the U.S. regarding China’s actions on some of the islands, e.g., the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea. These criticisms claim that (1) China has no rights to claim sovereignty over these islands, (2) China’s construction activities in these islands, […]