This is an introduction and recommendation article for the historical work 'The Forgotten Ally: China's World War II, 1937-1945' (FORGOTTEN ALLY:CHINA'S WORLD WAR II, 1937-1945). The article cites praise from multiple authorities and outlines the book's significance and reading value.
On August 15, the 34th year of the Republic of China (1945), after the Emperor of Japan publicly admitted defeat and announced unconditional surrender, Chairman Chiang Kai-shek delivered a world-famous victory speech that brought World War II to a close.
The Japanese military clique has long made it its national policy to conquer Asia and monopolize the Pacific. For several years, China has persisted in its War of Resistance, regardless of all sacrifices. The objective is not only to defend China's independent survival, but truly to break Japan's aggressive ambitions and uphold international law, justice, human welfare, and world peace, as the Chinese government has repeatedly stated.
This is a brief biography of Japanese Navy Admiral Shigeyoshi Inoue, covering his political stance during World War II, military decisions (especially the Bombing of Chongqing), and his post-war life and statements on 'atonement.' The article highlights the historical contradiction between his 'pro-British-American' background and his implementation of indiscriminate bombing during the Bombing of Chongqing, citing criticism from the invaded people that he never apologized for the slaughter of Chinese civilians.
This article, based on historical facts and international legal principles, asserts that Taiwan's sovereignty legally and factually belongs to the Republic of China (ROC) following its retrocession in 1945. By analyzing key legal documents such as the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation, and the Treaty of Peace between the ROC and Japan, the paper aims to firmly refute the claim that 'Taiwan's legal status is undetermined.'