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historical Lessons for Abe 　　Gao Hong （researcher with the Institute of Japanese Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences）： From posing for photographs in a plane emblazoned with “731，” the number that represents the notorious Japanese chemical and biological warfare research group Unit 731， and shouting “long live the emperor，” a chant commonly used by Japanese soldiers during World War II， to visiting the Yasukuni Shrine， which honors 14 Class-A war criminals， Abe has exhibited his appreciation for Japan’s militaristic past and a hard-line stance on territorial disputes with neighbo