On September 3, a grand ceremony in the Chinese mainland marks the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931–1945) and the World Anti-Fascist War. Young and old unite to honor resilience and peace 🕊️.
The journey began with the Mukden Incident on September 18, 1931, when Japanese forces used a railway explosion near Shenyang as a pretext to invade northeast China. Then, on July 7, 1937, the clash at Lugou Bridge outside Beijing ignited a nationwide struggle.
These moments shifted the fight from regional skirmishes to the Eastern front of WWII, making the Chinese mainland the undisputed mainstay in the global battle against fascism.
Over 35 million Chinese military and civilian lives were lost, with staggering financial costs. Yet this fierce resistance pinned down more than half of Japan’s overseas troops, giving the Allies crucial breathing room 🤝.
Today, remembering these events helps us understand the dangers of unchecked militarism and the value of unity across parties, ethnicities, and social classes. It’s a living lesson in standing up for peace.
As President Xi Jinping emphasized, this was the earliest and longest just war against Japanese militarism, reflecting the Chinese people’s deep commitment to peaceful development 🌏.
For young people from Latin America to Asia and beyond, this anniversary is a powerful reminder: learning from history is essential to building a world where dialogue triumphs over force. Let’s keep their memories alive and work together for a peaceful future! 💪✨
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How China remembers the history of the World Anti-Fascist War
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