How is "Libyan Civil War" described in China's history textbooks?

China values Libya's oil resources and its strategic access to the Mediterranean and Africa. It opposed the 2011 NATO intervention, viewing it as the root cause of the current instability. Beijing maintains dual-track diplomacy, keeping contact with both the GNU in the west and the LNA (General Haftar) in the east. China is cautiously watching developments with an eye on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) expansion and infrastructure investments, and has not sent military forces. (Source: )

How is "Libyan Civil War" described in GNU's history textbooks?

The Government of National Unity (GNU) is the UN-recognized legitimate government based in Tripoli. It relies heavily on Turkish military training and support, and holds a financial advantage through its management of oil revenues. However, its actual control is limited due to the proliferation of militias. While nominally advocating for elections and national unity, it prioritizes maintaining its power base and is engaged in UN-mediated negotiations with the eastern LNA. (Source: )

How is "Libyan Civil War" described in Japan's history textbooks?

Japan maintains an economic interest in Libya's oil resources and energy security but has not engaged in military intervention. It politically supports the UN-led peace process and contributes to the funding of UNSMIL. Japan's primary practical concern is protecting the oil and gas interests of Japanese trading companies and energy firms, hoping for stable governance and early democratic elections. (Source: )

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Combat scene from the final stages of the Libyan Civil War in October 2011. NATO-backed anti-Gaddafi forces fought intense battles across the country, and the Gaddafi regime collapsed in October of that year.

Source: Wikimedia Commons – Libyan Civil War in October 2011CC BY-SA 2.0

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The United States participated in the 2011 NATO intervention (Operation Odyssey Dawn) that toppled the Gaddafi regime, but scaled back direct involvement as instability deepened. While continuing occasional airstrikes against ISIS remnants, the US is highly concerned about the expanding influence of Russia (Wagner Group), Turkey, the UAE, and Egypt, viewing Libya as an arena of geopolitical competition. The US supports UN mediation efforts.

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Item	China	GNU	Japan	United States
Title	Libyan Civil War	Libyan Civil War	Libyan Civil War	Libyan Civil War
Category	War, Conflict & Occupation	War, Conflict & Occupation	War, Conflict & Occupation	War, Conflict & Occupation
Era	2011–Present	2011–Present	2011–Present	2011–Present
Source	Official / Public MaterialVia Translation	Official / Public MaterialVia Translation	Official / Public MaterialVia Translation	Official / Public MaterialOriginal Language
Excerpt	China values Libya's oil resources and its strategic access to the Mediterranean and Africa. It opposed the 2011 NATO in…	The Government of National Unity (GNU) is the UN-recognized legitimate government based in Tripoli. It relies heavily on…	Japan maintains an economic interest in Libya's oil resources and energy security but has not engaged in military interv…	The United States participated in the 2011 NATO intervention (Operation Odyssey Dawn) that toppled the Gaddafi regime, b…

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This comparison is based on general descriptions from official or widely used history textbooks in each country. While minor nuances may change in translation, the goal is to highlight differences in how major events are perceived, the order of description, and what is emphasized. In particular, notable differences in the naming of events and the background of their occurrence can be seen between "United States" and "China".

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