Chongqing - On the night of June 20 local time, as global football fans were riveted by the pulsating World Cup clash between Japan and Tunisia, the sight of a Rising Sun Flag displayed inside the stadium ignited outrage among peace-loving people worldwide—particularly across Asia. Debates have been sparked online. People unfamiliar with Asian history found the backlash puzzling. Why did a flag provoke such strong reactions at a sporting event?…
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