Debating Iwo Jima’s Legacy: Memory, Controversy, and Sacrifice
Explore the Battle of Iwo Jima’s iconic legacy, from Rosenthal’s famous photo to modern debates over sacrifice, revisionism, and how history is told.
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Revisiting WWII: How Unity Forged the UN Era 🌍✌️
Discover how unity against fascism in WWII led to the UN era and why cooperation remains essential for today’s global peace.
Last Daughters: Voices of the Chinese mainland and Filipina WWII comfort women
CGTN’s Last Daughters documentary brings the stories of comfort women survivors from the Chinese mainland and the Philippines to light, highlighting their resilience and lasting impact on families.
WWII Film Dongji Rescue Premieres in Hong Kong with Powerful Sea Rescue Story
Chinese WWII film Dongji Rescue premiered in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, moving audiences with its story of fishermen risking all to save British POWs in 1942.
“Echoes of the Horn”: CGTN’s Animated Tribute to WWII Heroes
Discover “Echoes of the Horn,” CGTN’s animated story of Chinese teen Xiaolong and his journey through WWII’s Eastern theatre as the 80th anniversary approaches.
How the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Teaches National Unity
Discover how the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression became a modern-day textbook for national unity, as explained by Professor Xu Haiyun.
Hidden Heroes of Tuyunguan: WWII’s Forgotten Medical Valley
Discover how Tuyunguan valley in southwest China was once WWII’s medical hub, where international doctors and nurses united to heal and sustain peace.
Unbroken Spirits: From London to Chongqing’s Wartime Resilience
Discover how London and Chongqing rose from the ashes during relentless WWII bombings, fueled by unbreakable spirit.
China’s Indelible Role in the World Anti-Fascist War
At the 80th anniversary of the World Anti-Fascist War victory, we revisit how China’s 14-year resistance tied down Japan on the Eastern front and shaped the Allied success.
80 Years On: How the Chinese mainland and Allies United Against Fascism
On the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end, discover how the Chinese mainland and global allies united to defeat fascism and protect peace.