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Film about Japan's Unit 731 atrocities sets box office records in China

A new film depicting the atrocities committed by Japan's notorious Unit 731 during World War II opened in China on Sept. 18, immediately setting box office records while serving as both a remembrance of past suffering and a call to safeguard peace.

Community calligraphy exhibition marking victory opens in Beijing

A calligraphy exhibition featuring works from 6-year-olds to artists in their 90s opened this month at the Cultural Center of Xicheng District, showcasing pieces that commemorate the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

Gao Qunshu's 'Survival' honors Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army

Director Gao Qunshu recently told China.org.cn that his new film, "Survival," is a homage to the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army and the first to depict the force's complete history.

Seminar in Beijing honors Soong Ching Ling's wartime legacy

A seminar marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was held in Beijing on Aug. 31, focusing on the contributions of Soong Ching Ling, honorary president of the People's Republic of China and Sun Yat-sen's wife.

'Against All Odds' actors discuss legendary story of rescued WWII Flying Tiger pilot

Han Geng and Mitchell Hoog, stars of "Against All Odds," discussed the film's real-life inspiration and its production in an exclusive interview with China.org.cn. They also shared a message commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Russian anti-fascist war drama 'Blood Type' to open in China

Distributors of the Russian anti-fascist war drama "Blood Type" recently announced the film will be released on Sept. 5 in China to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II and the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.

'731' filmmakers call for remembering history, cherishing peace

Filmmakers of the historical war drama titled "731" appeared at the closing ceremony of the 20th Changchun Film Festival on Aug. 28 in Changchun, Jilin province to promote the film and appeal for peace, while stressing that the film aims to uncover historical truths and expose Japan's heinous war crimes.

Commemorative activity held to honor China-US friendship during WWII

The commemorative activity "Experience China - A Symphony of Stories about China-U.S. People-to-People Friendship" was held Friday to revisit the years when Chinese and U.S. military and civilians fought side by side against Japanese fascism for peace and justice during World War II.

Film 'Survival' premieres in Beijing, commemorates war heroes

"Survival," the first film depicting the complete history of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army, held its premiere in Beijing on Aug. 28.

China's V-Day events offer global peace platform: Pakistani reporter

China's commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War offer a platform for world leaders to seek peace, according to Irfan Ashraf, a senior reporter and anchor from Pakistan's SAMAA TV.

Thomas Rabe carries on the legacy of the 'Good Man of Nanjing'

?Thomas Rabe, the grandson of German businessman John Rabe who saved over 200,000 lives during the Nanjing Massacre, continues to honor his grandfather's legacy and help promote the cause of peace.

Symphony of China-US friendship strikes chord in Washington

A music and storytelling event celebrating China-U.S. people-to-people friendship was held Wednesday at the Chinese Embassy in the United States, featuring symphonies, narratives, and choruses that revisited the two countries' joint efforts during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

TV drama 'The Long Way Back' humanizes heroes in resistance war against Japanese aggression

"The Long Way Back," a new TV drama following a Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army during China's 14-year resistance, debuted on Aug. 25 on CCTV-8 and Tencent Video. Its creators emphasized how they humanized heroes through ordinary perspectives.

Documentary brings China's 14-year resistance war to life

As China marks the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, a new documentary has been released which aims to tell the full, true and panoramic story of the war, and highlight the sacrifices made by the Chinese people at that time.

'Auschwitz of the East' uncovers Japan's wartime atrocities

The Shenyang WWII Allied Prisoners of War Camp, known as the "Auschwitz of the East," is now a site museum that uncovers a lesser-known part of history during WWII. Here, cartoons drawn by the Allied prisoners reveal the brutality they endured under Japanese fascism.

Special edition of 'Operation Hadal' to release in China

A special cut of the action film "Operation Hadal" will be released nationwide on Aug. 30, following its underwhelming box office performance during this year's Spring Festival holiday.

Veteran Yang Huafeng's memories of war against Japanese aggression

Growing up amidst the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Yang Huafeng witnessed the death of his parents and the devastation of his hometown. These hardships drove him to join the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army, where he grew from an orphan into a soldier. Eight decades later, Yang still vividly remembers those wartime days.

Tencent Video to debut 'The Long Way Back' WWII resistance drama

Tencent Video announced Tuesday that "The Long Way Back," a new television series about a Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army squad during China's 14-year struggle against Japanese aggression, will premiere Aug. 25 on CCTV-8 and Tencent Video.

Documentary on China's resistance against Japanese aggression debuts

The documentary "Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness" premiered Monday at the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) ahead of its nationwide release on Aug. 15, offering an in-depth portrayal of the nation's resistance against Japanese aggression.

Families linked to Lisbon Maru tragedy praise war film 'Dongji Rescue'

Descendants of British prisoners of war and Chinese fishermen linked to the 1942 Lisbon Maru incident praised the war drama "Dongji Rescue" at a screening event last week, saying they were moved by its portrayal of local fishermen saving Allied prisoners from Japanese forces.