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Illustration - Art Deco - Paris

Illustration - Art Deco - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (12TH DISTRICT). PORTE DOREE: THE PALAIS DE LA PORTE DOREE, DESIGNED BETWEEN 1928 AND 1931 BY THE ARCHITECT ALBERT LAPRADE. (BAS-RELIEFS OF THE FACADE BY THE SCULPTOR ALFRED JANNIOT). IN ART DECO STYLE, THE FORMER COLONIAL MUSEUM, BUILT FOR THE COLONIAL EXHIBITION OF 1931, NOW HOUSES THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF IMMIGRATION Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Art Deco - Paris

Illustration - Art Deco - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (12TH DISTRICT). PORTE DOREE: THE PALAIS DE LA PORTE DOREE, DESIGNED BETWEEN 1928 AND 1931 BY THE ARCHITECT ALBERT LAPRADE. (BAS-RELIEFS OF THE FACADE BY THE SCULPTOR ALFRED JANNIOT). IN ART DECO STYLE, THE FORMER COLONIAL MUSEUM, BUILT FOR THE COLONIAL EXHIBITION OF 1931, NOW HOUSES THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF IMMIGRATION Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Art Deco - Paris

Illustration - Art Deco - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (12TH DISTRICT). PORTE DOREE: THE PALAIS DE LA PORTE DOREE, DESIGNED BETWEEN 1928 AND 1931 BY THE ARCHITECT ALBERT LAPRADE. (BAS-RELIEFS OF THE FACADE BY THE SCULPTOR ALFRED JANNIOT). IN ART DECO STYLE, THE FORMER COLONIAL MUSEUM, BUILT FOR THE COLONIAL EXHIBITION OF 1931, NOW HOUSES THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF IMMIGRATION Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kwantung Army in Harbin

Kwantung Army in Harbin

Soldiers of the Japanese military's Kwantung Army enter China's Harbin in February 1931.

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Japan's new banknotes

TOKYO, Japan, July 3 Kyodo - Video taken on July 3, 2024, at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo shows the front sides of Japan's new banknotes, which began to be issued the same day. The banknotes feature industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931). (Kyodo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Popular Kabuki actor Onoe Matsuya, dressed as industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," poses at an event in Tokyo on July 2, 2024, celebrating his being featured in a new 10,000 yen Japanese banknote to be issued with new 1,000 yen and 5,000 yen notes starting the following day.(Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Bread featuring Japan's new banknotes

A woman shows three slices of bread resembling Japan's new banknotes at a food and sundry goods maker and retailer in Tokyo's Kita Ward on July 2, 2024, on the eve of their issuance. The bread was made by Shibusawa Ippinkan, named after Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," and represents (from top to bottom) a 10,000 yen note, a 5,000 yen note and a 1,000 yen note, featuring Shibusawa, educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931), respectively.(Kyodo)

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Japan launches new banknotes

Japan launches new banknotes

Photo taken on July 3, 2024, in Tokyo shows a 10,000 yen banknote featuring industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), as Japan started issuing new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan launches new banknotes

Japan launches new banknotes

Photo taken on July 3, 2024, in Tokyo shows a 10,000 yen banknote featuring industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), as Japan started issuing new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan launches new banknotes

Japan launches new banknotes

Photo taken on July 3, 2024, in Tokyo shows a 1,000 yen banknote featuring microbiologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931), as Japan started issuing new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Japan's new banknotes

Susumu Kojima, mayor of Saitama Prefecture's Fukaya, the hometown of industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), rings the bell at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo during an event on July 3, 2024, as Japan begins issuing three new banknotes the same day, including a 10,000 yen note featuring Shibusawa, widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism."

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CORRECTED: Bread featuring Japan's new banknotes

CORRECTED: Bread featuring Japan's new banknotes

A woman shows three slices of bread resembling Japan's new banknotes at a food and sundry goods maker and retailer in Tokyo's Kita Ward on July 2, 2024, on the eve of their issuance. The bread was made by Shibusawa Ippinkan, named after Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," and represents (from top to bottom) a 10,000 yen note, a 5,000 yen note and a 1,000 yen note, featuring Shibusawa, educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931), respectively.

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Japan's new banknotes

Japan's new banknotes

Popular Kabuki actor Onoe Matsuya, dressed as industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," poses at an event in Tokyo on July 2, 2024, celebrating his being featured in a new 10,000 yen Japanese banknote to be issued with new 1,000 yen and 5,000 yen notes starting the following day.

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Japan's new banknotes

Japan's new banknotes

Photo taken on July 3, 2024, at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo shows the front sides of Japan's new banknotes, which began to be issued the same day. The banknotes feature (from top to bottom) industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931). (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Japan's new banknotes

People in Saitama Prefecture's Fukaya, the hometown of industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), celebrate at a countdown event in the early hours of July 3, 2024, as Japan begins issuing three new banknotes the same day, including a 10,000 yen note featuring Shibusawa, widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism."

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Japan's new banknotes

Japan's new banknotes

People in Saitama Prefecture's Fukaya, the hometown of industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), celebrate at a countdown event in the early hours of July 3, 2024, as Japan begins issuing three new banknotes the same day, including a 10,000 yen note featuring Shibusawa, widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism."

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Japan's new banknotes

Japan's new banknotes

People in Saitama Prefecture's Fukaya, the hometown of industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), celebrate at a countdown event in the early hours of July 3, 2024, as Japan begins issuing three new banknotes the same day, including a 10,000 yen note featuring Shibusawa, widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism."

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Japan's new banknotes

Japan's new banknotes

File photo taken on April 14, 2023, at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo shows samples of the front sides of Japan's new banknotes, which began to be issued on July 3, 2024. The banknotes feature (from top to bottom) industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931).

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Japan's new banknotes

Japan's new banknotes

File photo taken on April 14, 2023, at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo shows samples of the backs of Japan's new banknotes, which began to be issued on July 3, 2024. The banknotes feature (from top to bottom) industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931).

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Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the opening of the UNlimited festival, association of Universities in Congres center 1931, Den Bosch, Netherlands on September 28, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the opening of the UNlimited festival, association of Universities in Congres center 1931, Den Bosch, Netherlands on September 28, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the opening of the UNlimited festival, association of Universities in Congres center 1931, Den Bosch, Netherlands on September 28, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the opening of the UNlimited festival, association of Universities in Congres center 1931, Den Bosch, Netherlands on September 28, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the opening of the UNlimited festival, association of Universities in Congres center 1931, Den Bosch, Netherlands on September 28, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the opening of the UNlimited festival, association of Universities in Congres center 1931, Den Bosch, Netherlands on September 28, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the opening of the UNlimited festival, association of Universities in Congres center 1931, Den Bosch, Netherlands on September 28, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima Opens UNlimited Festival - Den Borsh

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends the opening of the UNlimited festival, association of Universities in Congres center 1931, Den Bosch, Netherlands on September 28, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. WWII general's legacy commemorated in China's Chongqing

STORY: U.S. WWII general's legacy commemorated in China's Chongqing DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a series of events held in Chongqing to commemorate the late U.S. Army General Joseph Stilwell 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN EASTERBROOK, Stilwell's grandson 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NANCY EASTERBROOK MILLWARD, Stilwell's great-granddaughter 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SUSAN MAI EASTERBROOK COLE, Stilwell's great-granddaughter STORYLINE: A series of events were held Tuesday in China's Chongqing, to commemorate 140 years since the late U.S. Army General Joseph Stilwell's birth. Stilwell fought side by side with the Chinese people during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945). Stilwell's residence in the city was converted into a museum dedicated to his service that opened to the public in 1994. Stilwell is the only high-ranking U.S. military figure who has a museum dedicated to his memory in China. SOUNDB

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CHINA-CPV VETERANS-PORTRAITS (CN)

CHINA-CPV VETERANS-PORTRAITS (CN)

(230727) -- SHENYANG, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the portrait of Cheng Longjiang on Sept. 16, 2020. Born in 1931, Cheng participated in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea in 1950. Seventy-three years ago, the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) crossed the Yalu River and fought alongside the army of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, eventually winning the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea in 1953. Thursday marked the 70th anniversary of the victory of the War. Photographers from Xinhua took portrait photos of some CPV veterans. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)

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Japan's new banknotes

Japan's new banknotes

The Bank of Japan reveals new banknotes on April 14, 2023, which will be released in 2024, featuring figures from Japan's modern history. The new bills (from top to bottom) feature industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929) and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931).

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China greets 83rd anniversary of incident staged by Japan

China greets 83rd anniversary of incident staged by Japan

SHENYANG, China - A woman holds two Chinese flags in front of the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang, northeastern China, on Sept. 18, 2014. China, which is promoting patriotism, marked the 83rd anniversary that day of the 1931 Liutiaohu Incident staged by Japanese troops.

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China marks anniv. of Japan's attack

China marks anniv. of Japan's attack

SHENYANG, China - Police officers keep citizens away from the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang in China's Liaoning Province in the early morning of Sept. 18, 2014, the venue of a ceremony later in the day to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the 1931 Mukden Incident that led to Japan's occupation of northeastern China.

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China marks anniv. of Japan's attack

China marks anniv. of Japan's attack

SHENYANG, China - A man (C) spreads a piece of cloth with the message "Don't forget the national disgrace" near the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang in China's Liaoning Province on Sept. 18, 2014, the venue of a ceremony later in the day to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the 1931 Mukden Incident that led to Japan's occupation of northeastern China.

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China marks anniv. of Japan's attack

China marks anniv. of Japan's attack

SHENYANG, China - Police officers stand guard in front of the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang in China's Liaoning Province in the early morning of Sept. 18, 2014, the venue of a ceremony later in the day to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the 1931 Mukden Incident that led to Japan's occupation of northeastern China.

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Inukai’s letter concerning militarism discovered

Inukai’s letter concerning militarism discovered

OKAYAMA, Japan - A newly discovered letter, sent by Tsuyoshi Inukai, Japan窶冱 prime minister in 1931-1932, to a friend of his to express concern about the nation窶冱 rising militarism, discovered in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, is photographed on May 15, 2014.

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War anniversary in China

War anniversary in China

SHENYANG, China - Combination photos show an anti-Japan demonstration (top) in Shenyang in China's Liaoning Province on Sept. 18, 2012, the 81st anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China, and the same location a year later on Sept. 18, 2013 (bottom).

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War anniversary in China

War anniversary in China

SHENYANG, China - Combination photos show police officers standing guard (top) outside a Japanese restaurant in Shenyang in China's Liaoning Province on Sept. 18, 2012, the 81st anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China, and the same location a year later on Sept. 18, 2013 (bottom).

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War anniversary in China

War anniversary in China

BEIJING, China - Police officers stand guard near the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2013, the 82nd anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China.

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War anniversary in China

War anniversary in China

BEIJING, China - Photo shows the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2013, the 82nd anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China.

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War anniversary in China

War anniversary in China

SHENYANG, China - Photo shows the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang in China's Liaoning Province on Sept. 18, 2013, the venue of a ceremony to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China.

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War anniversary in China

War anniversary in China

SHENYANG, China - Police officers stand guard near the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang in China's Liaoning Province on Sept. 18, 2013, the venue of a ceremony to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China.

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War anniversary in China

War anniversary in China

SHENYANG, China - A man in military uniform (R) on Sept. 18, 2013, heads for a museum in Shenyang in China's Liaoning Province, the venue of a ceremony to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China.

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War anniversary in China

War anniversary in China

SHENYANG, China - Police officers on Sept. 18, 2013, blockade a road near a museum in Shenyang in China's Liaoning Province, the venue of a ceremony to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China.

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War anniversary in China

War anniversary in China

SHENYANG, China - Police officers on Sept. 18, 2013, drive people away from a museum (back) in Shenyang in China's Liaoning Province, the venue of a ceremony to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China.

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War anniversary in China

War anniversary in China

SHENYANG, China - Photo taken Sept. 18, 2013 shows a museum in Shenyang in China's Liaoning Province, where a ceremony the same day commemorated the 82nd anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - Protesters hold up portraits of Communist China's founder Mao Zedong and late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping (center R) during an anti-Japan demonstration in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. There have been widespread demonstrations in China since the Japanese government purchased three of the main islands in the Japan-controlled Senkaku group in the East China Sea, which are claimed by China, where they are referred to as Diaoyu.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

Anti-Japan protests in China

SHANGHAI, China - People stage an anti-Japan demonstration near the Japanese Consulate General (R back) in Shanghai on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. There have been widespread demonstrations in China since the Japanese government purchased three of the main islands in the Japan-controlled Senkaku group in the East China Sea, which are claimed by China, where they are referred to as Diaoyu.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - Protesters hold up a banner with a message reading "Chairman Mao, please wake up," during an anti-Japan demonstration in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. There have been widespread demonstrations in China since the Japanese government purchased three of the main islands in the Japan-controlled Senkaku group in the East China Sea, which are claimed by China, where they are referred to as Diaoyu.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - A protester holds up a placard calling for a boycott of Japanese goods during an anti-Japan demonstration in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. There have been widespread demonstrations in China since the Japanese government purchased three of the main islands in the Japan-controlled Senkaku group in the East China Sea, which are claimed by China, where they are referred to as Diaoyu.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - A protester holds up a defaced picture of Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda during an anti-Japan demonstration in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. There have been widespread demonstrations in China since the Japanese government purchased three of the main islands in the Japan-controlled Senkaku group in the East China Sea, which are claimed by China, where they are referred to as Diaoyu.

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