Ahead of Victory Day military parade, Chinese experts cast doubt on US aid during WWII
State-backed journal argues US wartime contributions to China were driven by self-interest, while Soviets offered ‘fuel in snowy weather’
Another paper in the same issue of the periodical characterised Moscow’s wartime support as “offering fuel in snowy weather” while accusing the United States and its Western allies of trying to “erase” the Soviet Union’s contribution to the anti-fascist struggle.
The comments came two weeks before celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in the “people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression” and the global victory over fascism.
It will feature a high-profile military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3, with Russian President Vladimir Putin among the headline guests and possible participation by Russian troops.
Chinese PLA soldiers rehearse for Victory Day parade
The articles were a rare instance of a strongly worded critique of wartime US-China relations from a Chinese academic institution with official ties.