WWII

World War II was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945 involving the vast majority of the world's countries, including the great powers, which formed two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to modern political disputes, particularly between China and Taiwan, over the historical narratives and legacies of the war.

Latest on WWII

• Taipei’s dilemma over history deepens with Xi-Trump praise of WWII Flying Tigers
• Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for secret WWII sacrifice
• China says Taiwan ‘desecrating the martyrs’ with its WWII history criticism
• China warns Japan over WWII history as business delegation visits Beijing
• Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on WWII narrative
• Trump hails WWII ‘ally’ China as Xi tells of bonds ‘forged in blood and fire’

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