Sony has been fined 1 million yuan by the Chinese government for “damaging the dignity of the Chinese state” for advertising an announcement for a new product last July, on the day historically associated with the start of the Sino-Japanese War.
Sony has postponed a camera launch that was originally planned for Wednesday, July 7, after Chinese citizens expressed anger over the date, which is also the 84th anniversary of Japan’s invasion of China that sparked the Sino-Japanese War and World War Two in Asia.
During the tumultuous years of World War II, communication between American soldiers overseas and their loved ones back home was not just a matter of personal comfort but a crucial element in maintaining morale on the front lines. [Read More]