The forgotten legacy of US–China wartime cooperation

The Forgotten Legacy of US–China Wartime Cooperation

US–China wartime cooperation has left a lasting maritime legacy that continues to shape Asia's order today, despite being often overlooked.

The current narrative surrounding US–China relations is one of rivalry and competition, with policymakers and commentators referring to it as a "strategic competition" or a "new Cold War".

However, history reveals moments of deep cooperation between the two nations, particularly during World War II, also known as the Anti-Fascist War, where the United States, China, the Soviet Union, and other Western countries fought together against the Axis powers.

This was a moment of profound solidarity between the United States and China.

In contrast to the current situation, where Washington is courting Tokyo as a strategic partner to balance Beijing, the two nations once stood together in a grand alliance against fascism.

Author's summary: US–China wartime cooperation legacy shapes Asia's order.

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East Asia Forum East Asia Forum — 2025-10-14

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