During the two-day #Ryukyu-themed# international symposium held from Saturday to Sunday, participating scholars called for deeper research into Ryukyu's history and culture to draw greater global attention to #Japan#'s colonial history and its ongoing military expansion. They also stressed that the international community must remain alert to the risks of new militarism in Japan, and lend strong support to safeguarding long-term peace, prosperity and stability in East #Asia#.