Xi's V-Day speech rallies spirit of resisting aggression and global unity on peace and development

Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech on resisting Japanese aggression on Sept 3 is not only about the Chinese will to carry on the spirit of resisting aggression and follow a unique path to prosperity, but also about unity against disruptions of global peace, according to analysts.

Japanese surrender video captures images of history

On Aug 15, 1945, Japan announced its surrender, and in Zhijiang on Aug 21 of that year, Japanese representatives handed over a map of Japanese troops deployed in China and signed a surrender memorandum.

Last Chinese participant of Tokyo Trials dies at 99

Gao Wenbin, the last Chinese person to fully participate in the Tokyo Trials, the tribunal for accused A-Class Japanese war criminals in World War II, died at the age of 99 in Shanghai on Monday.

Religious figures mark 75th anniversary of victory in war

The China Committee on Religion and Peace held a symposium on Monday in Beijing to commemorate the 75th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and World War II.

Japanese civil group publishes testimonies of WWII participants, revealing crimes by 731 Unit

Recently, a civil group in Kamogawa City, Japan, published a book titled The War and Life in Kamogawa: Testimonies from 50 Witnesses, which contains testimonies of those Japanese WWII participants.

Exhibition shows new evidence of bio-warfare by Japan

An exhibition related to the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) kicked off at the Museum of Evidence of War Crimes by Japanese Army Unit 731 in Harbin, Heilongjiang province on Thursday.

Hong Kong marks 75th anniversary of anti-Japanese war victory

The government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday held a commemoration for the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

Ambassador salutes WWII cooperation by China and US

China and the United States, partners who fought together for peace and justice during World War II, should recapture that spirit of cooperation to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and other common foes, Beijing's top envoy in Washington said on the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Moscow thanks 79-year-old Chinese man

Li Baohua, 79, became on Thursday the fourth member of his family to have received a medal from Moscow for their sacrifices and contributions to defeating fascist powers. His recognition came on the same day that victory was celebrated on the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Xi stresses carrying forward great spirit of resisting aggression

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed carrying forward the great spirit of resisting aggression in the new era and striving to achieve national rejuvenation.

National library issues documents relating to Japanese war crimes

On the eve of the 75th anniversary of the Chinese people's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), the National Library of China in Beijing released newly categorized and published documents on Wednesday relating to Japanese war crimes.

Museum helps remember major events

The Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression has carried out a series of activities and events since the start of this year to commemorate the 75th anniversary of victory in the war.

Xi says China ready to work with Russia to safeguard WWII results

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that he is ready to work with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to join efforts with the international community to resolutely safeguard the victory of the Second World War as well as international fairness and justice.

Battle archives of Chinese general of Anti-Japanese War open to public

Battle archives of a well-known Chinese general of the Anti-Japanese War have been open to the public on Tuesday in northeast China's Jilin Province.

Heroic wartime siege in Shanghai relived

One scene in particular, based on a real incident, that struck Zhang and many other moviegoers features soldier Chen Shusheng, with hand grenades tied to his body, jumping to his death from a wall, killing Japanese troops hiding underneath.

Xi to attend commemoration of 75th victory anniversary of anti-Japanese war, WWII

Chinese leaders led by Xi Jinping will attend an event on Thursday morning to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Xi's quotes on China's war against Japanese aggression

Indian doctor leaves legacy of eternal friendship

A bronze statue of an Indian man erected outside a medical school in North China is to be formally unveiled early next month. When passers-by look up, they might not recognize the face but most of them have heard the name: Ke Dihua.

Nanjing Massacre survivor dies at 99

A 99-year-old survivor of the Nanjing Massacre died on Wednesday, reducing the number officially registered to 73, according to the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.

91-year-old Japanese PLA veteran keeps criticizing Japanese military’s atrocities in China

This is the dreadful memory told by Yukiko Yamabe, a 91-year-old Japanese veteran once assigned to the Chinese PLA. Nearly 80 years ago, she followed her father to Benxi, China from Tokyo. The tragic scene of the gas explosion in the Benxi Lake coal mine had been so unforgettable that it always haunted Yukiko Yamabe. At that time, she did not understand why Japan had invaded China.

War end anniversary sees no Abe apology

Japan on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of its surrender in World War II, with Emperor Naruhito expressing "deep remorse" over his country's wartime actions, but Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made no word of apology for the sufferings of its neighbors.

American museum helps raise U.S. public awareness about China's history in WWII

As Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of the Japanese surrender in World War II, staff members of the Museum of American Armor on Long Island, New York State were discussing history in both the exhibition hall and an immersive encampment.

Former PM Murayama urges Japan to learn from history on VJ Day

Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama urged Japan to learn the lessons of history while highlighting the importance of maintaining a peaceful and friendly relationship with China in an article published in the People's Daily newspaper on Saturday, the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

Man behind war museum advocates peace

Wu Xianbin, a 56-year-old Nanjing-based businessman, is the curator of the private museum. As a resident of Nanjing, he always had special feelings about the war against Japanese aggression.

20-volume book collection on Japanese invasion published

A collection of books documenting the Japanese invasion of China has been published by the Zhonghua Book Company.

Groups in Taiwan appeal to learn from history and promote peaceful reunification

In commemoration of Lugou Bridge Incident, many groups in Taiwan called on the Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to draw lessons from history and to unite to promote peaceful reunification.

China marks anniversary of resistance war against Japanese aggression

A ceremony was held Tuesday in Beijing to mark the 83rd anniversary of China's whole-of-nation resistance war against Japanese aggression.

Xi Jinping on remembering history, cherishing peace

Tuesday marks the 83rd anniversary of the Lugou Bridge Incident on July 7, 1937, which is recognized as the start of Japan's full-scale invasion of China, and China's whole-of-nation resistance against Japanese aggression.

Female Red Army veteran of Long March passes away at the age of 107

Wang Dingguo, a Red Army veteran who had completed the Long March, died of illness at the age of 107 on Tuesday, leaving the world with one less survivor of the epic military expedition who knew so well about the struggle, and more importantly, the power of determination and faith.

Russia in sync with China on WWII end date, signaling new world order amid virus crisis

Russian President on Friday formally endorsed the bill, which marked September 3 as the end of the World War II - same as China's - but a day later than the one recognized by the West, which experts said signals closer ties between China and Russia in the world order that is undergoing profound changes due to coronavirus pandemic.

Xi inspects former site of wartime university

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Monday afternoon visited the former site of the National Southwest Associated University.

Victims of Nanjing Massacre remembered

Scholars and leaders from the Chinese Canadian community called for world peace at a forum in Toronto to remember victims of the Nanjing Massacre.

Victims of Nanjing Massacre relive their experience and call for peace

This year marks the 82nd anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre, a six-week mass murder and mass rape committed by the Japanese invaders that began on December 13, 1937.

US-China wartime cooperation noted on 78th anniversary of Pearl Harbor

A commemorative event for the Flying Tigers, also known as the First American Volunteer Group (AVG), not only refreshed memories of a World War II-era friendship between China and the US but also shed light on future challenges.

27 Japanese PLA veterans awarded medals in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PRC

The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan hosted a medal presentation ceremony celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PRC on September 25.

Former WWII internment camp for Western expats named national patriotic education base

A list of 39 newly-named national patriotic education bases was made public by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, bringing the total number of such bases to 473.

Across China: DNA breakthrough brings lost WWII soldiers home

More than 70 years after he died fighting the Japanese invasion of China, soldier D02324 has his name again -- and his family.

Wartime museum serves as grim reminder of atrocities

A facility in the suburbs of Beijing provides a bridge to the past and holds evidence of crimes committed by invading troops.