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With the 70th anniversary of World War II fast approaching in the Asian region, there will be a vastly different take on how the event is celebrated, particularly the Chinese independence from Japan.

Professor Nick Bisley (Director of La Trobe Asia) speaks to Matt Smith about what to expect from both China and Japan, and how the rest of the world will view the events.

Nick Bisley on Twitter: www.twitter.com/nickbisley
Matt Smith on Twitter: www.twitter.com/nightlightguy

Theme music: Asian Wonders by Butterfly Tea
Image: Jens Schott Knudsen on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/pamhule/4624351360