China briefs media on cultural events marking 80th anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression, fascism
03 Jul 2025, 12:16 GMT+10
(250703) -- BEIJING, July 3, 2025 (Xinhua) -- China's State Council Information Office holds a press conference on an array of cultural events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, in Beijing, capital of China, July 3, 2025. Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Lu Yingchuan, Vice Minister of the National Radio and Television Administration Liu Jianguo, Vice President of the China Media Group Wang Xiaozhen, and President of the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Luo Cunkang briefed the media on a themed exhibition, the release of outstanding literary and artistic works, and other related events, and took questions from reporters. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
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