China's timely celebration of the American Flying Tigers
- Posted on July 29, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Beijing strategically leverages historical narratives surrounding the American Volunteer Group, known as the Flying Tigers, to strengthen diplomatic relations with the United States. During World War II, this legendary aerial squadron played a crucial role supporting Chinese forces against Japanese invasion. Today, China employs this shared military heritage as a soft power tool, highlighting historical cooperation to reshape contemporary U.S.-China relations and foster mutual understanding between the two nations.
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China's timely celebration of the American Flying Tigers
This squadron, which supported the Chinese army in the air against Japanese advances during World War II, has been used diplomatically by Beijing in an attempt to influence Washington's stance toward China.
