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A military parade was held in Beijing on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The parade was filled with unforgettable scenes, from veterans saluting from the Tiananmen Rostrum to the 45 formations and echelons that participated in the grand event. With much of the weaponry and equipment making their public debut, the occasion was an impressive sight for the tens of thousands who gathered on site to watch and the millions watching around the nation and the world. The 70-minute military parade demonstrated the transformation of the armed forces from a “millet-and-rifle” army to a modern military. More than 10,000 soldiers participated in the parade, which included over 100 aircraft and…

On September 2, the world observed 80 years since the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender, bringing an end to World War II (WWII). In his book China’s War With Japan: 1937-1945, British historian Rana Mitter writes, “For decades, our understanding of that global conflict (WWII—Ed.) has failed to give a proper account of the role of China. If China was considered at all, it was as a minor player, a bitpart actor in a war where the United States, the Soviet Union and Britain played much more significant roles.” In reality, China was the first country to wage war against fascist occupation, and the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) was of decisive importance to the overall global victory over fascism. Over the course of…

A grand military parade was held in Beijing on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Among the international guests invited was Thomas Rabe, grandson of John Rabe, who attended the event as a representative of foreign friends who had made outstanding contributions to China’s war of resistance. He stood in for his late grandfather, witnessing a stronger and more confident China. Love for life Return the world to humanity, and return humanity to itself. This humanitarian belief shaped John Rabe’s life. Arriving in China in 1908 and living in the country for nearly 30 years, he served as German company Siemens’ representative in cities such as Beijing, Tianjin and Nanjing, forging…

Beijing Review: Why do Chinese sources often refer to World War II (WWII) as the World Anti-Fascist War? How are they different and what is the relationship between the two? Wang Chaoguang: China refers to WWII as the World Anti-Fascist War in recognition of its nature as a war primarily against the aggression of Nazi Germany, fascist Italy, militarist Japan and others, forming the Axis powers—commonly called the fascist camp. On the other side were countries including China, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and the United States, forming the Allied powers—commonly called the anti-fascist camp. The Axis powers launched aggressive wars of conquest, violating the sovereignty of the nations they invaded. In the process, they committed genocide, large-scale massacres of civilians, indiscriminate bombing of cities, the deployment of biological…

On September 3, China hosted a military parade in Beijing to observe the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. This event was more than a ceremonial display—it was a deeply symbolic moment that reflected China’s historical memory, its evolving geopolitical posture and its vision for a multipolar world. The parade featured more than 10,000 troops and advanced domestically-produced weaponry. Foreign dignitaries, including leaders from 26 countries, attended the event. It was designed to project strength, unity and historical continuity. But perspectives differ, depending on whether you are looking from Beijing, Washington, Brussels, Tokyo or BRICS. For China, the parade is a reaffirmation of national resilience and a tribute to wartime sacrifices. Between 1931 and 1945, China…

A grand Victory Day military parade was held in Beijing on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Eighty years after the victory, the world, however, still confronts daunting challenges. “Today, humanity again has to choose between peace and war, dialogue and confrontation, win-win cooperation and zero-sum game,” President Xi Jinping said in his address before reviewing troops on that day. He called on nations to “uphold common security, eradicate the root cause of war and prevent the recurrence of historical tragedies.” Upholding justice and safeguarding peace have become pressing imperatives for global governance. A core message sent by the V-Day parade is a declaration to the people of China and the world:…

Eighty-two-year-old Zhou Youma slowly rose, his finger pointing toward the audience with a smile. “Müller is her father,” he said, his gaze landing on Mimi Müller, daughter of German physician Hans Müller. A ripple of laughter swept the room. “Her father spent over 50 years in China, fought in countless battles—a true hero.” Zhou himself is the son of George Hatem, or Ma Haide, the American physician who adopted a Chinese name, who came to China in 1933 and spent more than five decades in the country saving lives, in wartime and peacetime. Müller too, was among the foreigners who stayed in China to offer medical services to the forces led by the Communist Party of China (CPC) during the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, and continued to help…

‘The verb ‘shoot’ can mean two very different things—the firing of weapons in war and the capturing of that violence on film,” Shen Ao, director of Dead to Rights, said. If cinema has turned World War II (WWII) into a standalone genre, it is one largely defined through Western lenses. While Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator, Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List and Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk are featured in every WWII film list, the Chinese front, where the prolonged struggle against Japanese aggression continued for 14 years, from 1931 to 1945, is often missing from the roll call. A closer look at China’s post-1949 film industry reveals that the war has been a theme woven throughout its history. From the peasant heroes in Tunnel Warfare (1966) to the corpse-strewn city wall in The…