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Film revisits Chinese fishermen's heroic rescue during WWII

The Chinese film "Dongji Rescue" premiered in Beijing on Aug. 5, retelling the harrowing story of Japanese atrocities against British prisoners of war during World War II and the daring rescue of the war prisoners by Chinese fishermen.

Chinese war drama on Japan's Unit 731 set for Sept. 18 premiere

A Chinese historical war drama titled "731," which revisits the horrific World War II-era human experiments conducted by Japan's notorious Unit 731, is set to premiere Sept. 18, a producer told China.org.cn on Sunday.

'The Yellow River' dance epic shines at Xinjiang Intl Dance Festival

Dance epic "The Yellow River," directed by renowned Chinese artist Zhang Jigang and created by Shanxi Song and Dance Theatre, was staged at the 7th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival on July 29-30.

96-year-old veteran recalls war against Japanese aggression

Wen Yunfu, a 96-year-old veteran of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, still remembers the autumn of 1937. Only months after the Lugou Bridge Incident on July 7 that year, Japanese forces were already closing in on his village in Hebei province.

'Dead to Rights' exposes Japanese cover-up of Nanjing Massacre

Director Shen Ao's new film "Dead to Rights" tells the true story of brave civilians who risked their lives to safeguard crucial photographic evidence of Japan's wartime atrocities during the Nanjing Massacre, defying systematic cover-up efforts and staged propaganda by Japanese forces.

80 years on, story of Flying Tigers still unites two peoples

Eighty years after the end of World War II, a county in central China still echoes with memories of international solidarity forged in wartime.

'Odes to Heroes' dance show shines at Xinjiang International Dance Festival

Guangzhou Song and Dance Theatre presented the large-scale dance drama "Odes to Heroes" at the 7th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival on July 25-26.

Beijing Youth Film Festival unveils initiative to empower young filmmakers

Organizers of the 6th Beijing Youth Film Festival announced the launch of eight major events for 2025 at a press conference in Beijing on July 24.

Thomas Rabe: Carrying the humanitarian legacy

At this year's Orchid Awards, established by China International Communications Group, German professor and medical expert Thomas Rabe was presented with the Friendship Envoy Award in recognition of his lifelong efforts to promote China-Germany friendship and carry forward the humanitarian legacy of his grandfather, John Rabe.

Taishan school named 'Flying Tigers Friendship School'

Taishan No.1 High School in Jiangmen, Guangdong province, has been officially recognized as a "Flying Tigers Friendship School" by the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation.

Documentary to present China's resistance war against Japanese aggression

The distributors of "Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness" announced on Monday that the documentary will open in Chinese theaters on Aug. 15 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945) and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Historic revolutionary-era site reopens as movie-themed hotel

A former mansion with a storied past in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, has reopened as a movie-themed hotel, with the aim of becoming a new landmark in the city.

'Dead to Rights' highlights Japanese wartime atrocities in Nanjing Massacre

China Film Co. Ltd. announced its new film "Dead to Rights" will release in Chinese theaters on Aug. 2, exposing the crimes committed by Japanese invaders during the Nanjing Massacre through the story of a photo studio set in 1937.

Shanghai Film Festival to screen Yuan Muzhi films for WWII anniversary

Organizers of the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival announced on June 3 the lineup of films to be screened in Shanghai and neighboring regions, including a special section marking the 80th anniversary of victory in both the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Sci-fi writers reflect on peace at notorious Japanese germ warfare site

Chinese science fiction writers toured the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, late last month, with several sharing their shock and reflections on world peace with China.org.cn.

Descendants of British POWs commemorate Lisbon Maru WWII tragedy

Descendants of British prisoners of war and the Chinese fishermen who rescued them during the Lisbon Maru incident gathered on an eastern Chinese island on May 20 to unveil a monument to the historic rescue, before meeting filmmakers behind the upcoming war epic "Dong Ji Island."

High school drama festival marks WWII victory anniversary

Students at Beijing No. 5 High School staged nine performances commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War during the school's 23rd annual drama festival on May 16.

War epic 'Dong Ji Island' promoted at Cannes

A 17-minute promo of "Dong Ji Island" was screened on May 14 at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, offering audiences a preview of the upcoming war epic.

New Chinese TV series 'The Long Way Back' marks WWII anniversary

A new TV series commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victories of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War and the World Anti-Fascist War, with release expected later this year.