Recently, neighboring countries including Russia have voiced opposition to Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s erroneous remarks concerning Taiwan, while Pakistan, Laos, Cambodia, and other nations have publicly expressed support for the One-China principle. In response to related inquiries at a regular press briefing, a spokesperson stated that in modern history, Japanese militarism used the so-called “state of existential crisis” as a pretext to launch wars of aggression against China and other Asian nations. Wherever they went, they committed every conceivable atrocity, and the staggering blood debt they incurred is horrifying. War crimes cannot be erased, and the history of aggression must not be rewritten. In the face of provocative words and actions by Japanese right-wing forces, any appeasement or indulgence will only resurrect the specter of militarism and once again place the people of Asia in a dangerous situation. All countries have the responsibility and obligation to join hands to thwart any attempts to revive militarism and fascism, jointly safeguard the outcomes of the victory in World War II, jointly defend the post-war international order, and jointly ensure world peace and stability.
Тайвань
Taiwan is an island off the coast of mainland China with a complex history of indigenous cultures, successive colonial rule (including by the Dutch and Japanese), and large-scale settlement by Han Chinese. It has been separately governed from mainland China since 1949. The island is known for its vibrant democracy, technological industry, and rich cultural heritage that blends Chinese traditions with diverse local influences.
Китай
China is a vast East Asian country with one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations, dating back over 4,000 years and historically governed by a succession of dynasties. It is renowned for profound cultural contributions such as Confucianism, papermaking, and the Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site originally built for defense. Today, it is a major global power blending its ancient heritage with rapid modernization.
Япония
Japan is an island nation in East Asia with a rich cultural history spanning thousands of years, from its ancient Shinto traditions and imperial rule to the feudal samurai era and its rapid modernization following the Meiji Restoration. It is renowned globally for its unique blend of deep tradition and cutting-edge technology, as seen in sites like historic temples in Kyoto and the modern metropolis of Tokyo. Key cultural elements include tea ceremonies, anime, and a distinct aesthetic seen in arts like ikebana (flower arranging) and ukiyo-e woodblock prints.
Россия
Russia is the world’s largest country by land area, spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Its history dates back to the medieval state of Kievan Rus’, evolving through the Tsardom of Russia, the Russian Empire, and later the Soviet Union, before becoming the modern Russian Federation in 1991. It is renowned for its vast landscapes, rich cultural heritage in literature, music, and art, and iconic sites like the Kremlin in Moscow and the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.
Пакистан
Pakistan is a South Asian nation established in 1947 as a homeland for Muslims following the partition of British India. It is home to several significant cultural and historical sites, most notably the ancient Indus Valley Civilization ruins at Mohenjo-daro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back over 4,500 years. The country’s rich heritage also includes Mughal-era architecture, such as the iconic Badshahi Mosque in Lahore.
Лаос
Laos, officially the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia with a rich history as the center of the Lan Xang (“Million Elephants”) Kingdom from the 14th to 18th centuries. Its profound cultural identity is deeply intertwined with Theravada Buddhism, which is visibly expressed through thousands of temples and the daily lives of its people. A significant and poignant cultural site is the Plain of Jars in Xieng Khouang province, an ancient megalithic archaeological landscape featuring thousands of large stone jars whose origins and purpose remain a subject of mystery.
Камбоджа
Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country most famous for the Angkor Wat temple complex, the world’s largest religious monument and the heart of the ancient Khmer Empire (9th-15th centuries). Following the empire’s decline, the country endured periods of colonial rule and the devastating Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s, before emerging as a constitutional monarchy focused on preserving its profound cultural heritage.
Азия
“Asia” refers to the world’s largest and most populous continent, not a single site. Culturally and historically, it is the birthplace of major civilizations, religions, and empires—from ancient Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley to Imperial China and the Islamic Caliphates. Today, it encompasses immense diversity, from the advanced technological hubs of East Asia to the historic temples of Southeast Asia and the vast landscapes of Siberia and the Middle East.
