Biljana Vankovska: China’s Response to Bullying -- The Historical Lessons Learned

 China’s Response to Bullying: The Historical Lessons

Learned

 

BYLINE:

Biljana Vankovska

 

SOURCE:

Globetrotter

 

 

Road of Rejuvenation Mural Depicting Rise of China from Oppression by
Colonial Powers to Modern Strength. Source

 

 

BILJANA VANKOVSKA: It’s Time to Consign NATO to the Dustbin of History

 

It’s Time to Consign NATO to the Dustbin of History

 

By Biljana Vankovska

SOURCE: Globetrotter

   

Biljana Vankovska: Palestine: Recognition of What? And Why

  

Palestine: Recognition of What? And Why?

By Biljana Vankovska

SOURCE: Globetrotter and No Cold War

Biljana Vankovska: A Black Hole in Collective Memory: China and WWII

 August 28, 2025

A Black Hole in Collective Memory: China and WWII

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As China prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism on September 3, 2025, global attention turns to Beijing’s military parade. Speculation swirls about which world leaders will join President Xi Jinping—Putin’s presence is all but certain, though whispers of Trump attending seem far-fetched. Some peace advocates argue this moment offers a chance for global powers to reflect on World War II’s horrors, a sentiment aligned with the UN Charter’s spirit and urgent amid rising global tensions. Yet, European leaders’ refusal to attend, citing concerns about offending Japan, reveals a deeper issue. China’s commemoration closes the cycle of WWII anniversaries, but it begs a critical question: do we truly understand this war’s global scope, or have we allowed vital chapters to fade into obscurity?