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All Quiet in Peking: Beijing’s 1940s and the Tides of History

My News2025-09-0503 mins

Translator Teng Jimeng reveals how Liu Heping’s “All Quiet in Peking” captures 1940s Beijing and the echoing cycles of Chinese history, inspiring a vision of global peace.

Ancient Bamboo Slips Spark Cultural Tourism Boom in Yunmeng

My News2025-09-0403 mins

Discover how Yunmeng County’s ancient bamboo slips are driving a cultural tourism boom at the upgraded Yunmeng County Museum.

Echoes of Your Dream Lights Up V-Day Gala in Beijing

My News2025-09-0403 mins

Echoes of Your Dream bridged past and present at the 80th anniversary gala in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People.

China Honors WWII Contributions at 80th Anniversary Gala

My News2025-09-0402 mins

China marks the 80th anniversary of WWII victory with a gala at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, celebrating historic sacrifices and featuring a youth dance performance.

A Medal for the Unknown: Honoring Unsung Heroes in Song

My News2025-09-0302 mins

Discover how “Medal for the Unknown” revives the voices of heroes from the Chinese Peoples War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, honoring their hidden sacrifices.

The Immortal Heroes of Liulaozhuang: Sacrifice and Courage

My News2025-09-0302 mins

Liulaozhuang village in Huai’an, east China’s Jiangsu Province, witnessed 82 Chinese soldiers die in a fierce WWII battle. Discover their heroic sacrifice.

Flames of War Everywhere: A Song and Dance Suite of Unyielding Spirit

My News2025-09-0303 mins

Explore ‘Song and Dance Suite: Flames of War Everywhere’, which traces resistance from Shandong railways and Taihang Mountains to Hainan island, uniting the Chinese people in powerful defense.

“Defending the Yellow River”: A Powerful Prelude to V-Day

My News2025-09-0302 mins

Learn how “Defending the Yellow River,” the stirring seventh movement of the Yellow River Cantata, set the tone for a V-Day commemoration, symbolizing resilience and unity.