Abe's history statement is what neighbours make of it
Japan's wartime history remains highly sensitive matter 70 years on
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- Lengthy process
- Apology
- Revisionism
- Muted response
- China
- South Korea
- United States
- Non-governmental level
- Unfinished business
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_350.jpg "Shinzo Abe bows during a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War Two, at Budokan Hall in Tokyo")