The radical change during the Second World War in Chinese historiography: truth and fiction

Abstract

This article examines the opinions of Chinese historians of the second half of the 20th early 21st centuries about the fundamental turning point of the Second World War. The study revealed that Chinese historians have their own view on the course, stages and main battles of the Second World War, where the victory of the Chinese in the Sino-Japanese War occupies a central place. Some Chinese historians propose to revise both the date of the beginning of the Second World War and its history itself, trying to emphasize the importance of China in the victory over fascism and militarism during the Second World War.