China vs Japan: the battle for the global microphone to reshape post-war identity

China and Japan are engaged in a competition for global influence, aiming to shape each other's international identities. China is employing rhetoric about Japan's "new militarism," referencing World War II history to garner regional and global support. Japan refutes these claims, labeling them as "false" and presenting itself as a peace-loving nation committed to regional security and a victim of "coercion." This diplomatic struggle signifies an evolution of their rivalry beyond territorial disputes and historical grievances.