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RTHK
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- RTHK
Themed exhibitions to commemorate War of Resistance
Themed exhibitions to commemorate War of Resistance Rosanna Law says the Museum of History and Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence will collaborate with two museums on the mainland to roll out a war-themed exhibition. Photo: RTHK Cultural, Sports and Tourism minister Rosanna Law on Wednesday said her bureau, along with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, has crafted a series of events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. At the opening ceremony of an art exhibition, Law said the Museum of History and Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence, are collaborating with two museums on the mainland to roll out a war-themed exhibition. She said such activities are aimed at cultivating people's national identity and belonging, therefore building a consensus on defending the homeland and contributing to the nation's development. "We will fully leverage Hong Kong's rich and unique cultural and historical resources to showcase our special contributions during the war, deepen cooperation with all sectors of society, promote patriotic spirit, and further enhance Hong Kong citizens' correct understanding and sense of identity towards the nation," Law said. The minister also expressed the hope that visitors to the art exhibition will understand the importance of peace through pieces of artwork.
Memri
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi: 'The China-Russia Relation Is One Of The Most Stable'
On July 13, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing. Wang welcomed Lavrov to China to attend the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States. During the meeting, Wang noted that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. Wang told Lavrov that China and Russia should hold commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II and safeguard the "correct historical narrative" on the war. Wang also stressed that the China-Russia relationship is one of the most stable, mature, and strategically valuable major-power relationships in the world today. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, capital of China, July 13, 2025. (Source: Xinhua) Below is the original English of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) mouthpiece Global Times' article about the meeting between Wang and Lavrov:[1] The Focus For China And Russia "Is On Preparing For The Next Phase Of High-Level Exchanges" "The China-Russia relation is one of the most stable, mature and strategically valuable major power relationships in today's world, and both sides have always viewed and promoted cooperation in various fields from a historical depth, strategic height, and long-term perspective, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi while meeting his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Beijing on Sunday. "Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said the current focus for the two countries is on preparing for the next phase of high-level exchanges, deepening comprehensive strategic coordination, promoting respective development and revitalization, and jointly addressing the challenges brought about by a turbulent and changing world. "Wang welcomed Lavrov's visit to China to attend the Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States, noting the SCO is an important platform for conducting comprehensive strategic cooperation, advocating multilateralism, strengthening practical cooperation, and enhancing solidarity among the Global South. 'As the current rotating presidency, China is willing to work with Russia and other member states to prepare for the Tianjin Summit, plan future development directions, empower cooperation in various fields, and promote the construction of the SCO to a new level,' Wang said. "A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Saturday [July 12, 2025] that the Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the SCO Member States will be held in Tianjin on July 15. At the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, foreign ministers of other SCO member states and heads of SCO's permanent bodies will attend the meeting. The participants will exchange views on SCO cooperation across various fields, as well as major international and regional issues." "This Year Marks The 80th Anniversary Of The Victory In The Chinese People's War Of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression" "Wang said that as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, both sides will also organize a series of commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II to uphold the correct historical narrative of the war. "Lavrov said Russia is willing to work with China to deepen cooperation in various fields under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, continuously achieving new results in Russia-China relations. 'Russia will continue to fully support China in its role as the rotating presidency of the SCO, strengthen communication and cooperation within the framework of the SCO, and ensure the success of the Tianjin Summit,' he said. "Lavrov has arrived in Beijing on Sunday to participate in a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Russian media reported on Sunday [July 13, 2025]. According to TASS, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced earlier that a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the SCO member states is scheduled to be held in Tianjin on July 14 to15. The meeting will mark a key stage in preparations for the SCO summit to be held in Tianjin on August 30 to September 1. Zakharova also noted that Lavrov is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the event. "The SCO foreign ministers plan to discuss the current situation and prospects of the development of SCO activity, Zakharova noted. They will focus on pressing international and regional issues, including the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, according to TASS. "Wang and Lavrov met in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday [July 10, 2025] on the sidelines of ministerial events within the ASEAN framework.[2] During the meeting, Lavrov said that Russia would fully support China in assuming the rotating presidency of the SCO, jointly prepare for the next phase of high-level exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and strengthen communication and coordination within frameworks such as BRICS, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry."
RTHK
12-06-2025
- Politics
- RTHK
HK to host events marking World Anti-Fascist War
HK to host events marking World Anti-Fascist War John Lee says the SAR government has been establishing a value system centred on patriotism. Photo courtesy of Information Services Department Chief Executive John Lee said on Thursday Hong Kong will host a series of activities to boost patriotism marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Speaking at an international academic symposium in Hong Kong commemorating the victory, Lee said various policy bureaus and departments will coordinate in preparing for events such as official commemorative ceremonies, large-scale thematic exhibitions, film screenings and the enhancement of tourism facilities with historical significance. He added the government has been establishing a value system centred on patriotism and love for Hong Kong, to further strengthen the sense of belonging to the nation among the youth. The CE said everyone as well as future generations must remember the sacrifices and indomitable spirit of the martyrs of the Chinese nation and world peace, and should always keep in mind that today's national harmony, stability and prosperity have not come easily, and must remain highly vigilant against ideologies and views glorifying aggression and secession.
The Star
01-06-2025
- General
- The Star
China Focus: 80 years on, WWII stories still captivate Chinese youth
BEIJING: As International Children's Day fell on Sunday (June 1), 10-year-old Zhang Shucheng excitedly opened his gift -- a book that brings to life the dramatic story of the Chongqing bombing during World War II (WWII). Japanese warplanes indiscriminately bombed Chongqing, then China's provisional capital, and nearby cities more than 250 times between 1938 and 1944, killing and injuring more than 32,000 people. "It is a dark chapter in our history," said the student in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. "But I feel obliged to know more about it, from which we can draw lessons." Children watch a dry ice experiment during a celebration event ahead of the International Children's Day at a kindergarten in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, May 30. - Photo: Xinhua This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, and of the World Anti-Fascist War. Although the flames of war have long since extinguished, books depicting that tumultuous period and the bravery of those who lived through it continue to captivate young people in China, encouraging them to delve into that important chapter of history. Zhang could not remember when his interest in this phase of history first began. Perhaps, it stems from the bedtime stories his parents would tell him. Thirsty for knowledge, he happily reads at least two books about the war a year. Among his favorites is the cartooned novel Sparkling Red Star, a WWII coming of age story about a boy growing into a soldier. When he has questions, he tries to discover the answers together with his parents and classmates. A pupil participates in a long jump match ahead of the International Children's Day at a school in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, May 30, 2025. - Photo: Xinhua "Sometimes we found it difficult to answer his questions, so we had to check the history books or look online for related data to 'make up for the lesson'," said Zhang's mother Jiang Nan. She said her son is not alone, as she had seen an increasing number of children show an interest in the history of WWII, and together they have discussions. Li Keran, a 55-year-old owner of a bookstore in northeast China's Jilin Province, also observed the change. His bookstore in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, sells picture-story books, which used to be popular among his peers. He told Xinhua that his customers mostly fall into two groups: nostalgic people of his generation and primary school students. "When I was a child I used to be fascinated by the picture-story books," he said. "They could easily appeal to children, and are a good way to tell the younger generation our history so that they will work hard to build our country into a stronger one." An online database on the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and modern Sino-Japanese relations, jointly set up by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Chinese Academy of History, the National Library of China and the National Archives Administration of China, offers more than 60 million pages of materials. Last year the database received a total of about 4.95 million visits from around 740,000 people. The number of visits and visitors increased by about 1 million and 110,000 respectively compared with 2023. In the first three months this year alone, the database has been visited 1.25 million times, with new users accounting for an average of 27 percent of monthly traffic. Literary works in China about the war of resistance first appeared in the 1930s and 1940s, when the country was struggling for survival, and were used to mobilize citizens and boost their morale. They continued to be popular after the People's Republic of China was founded. Some of the characters were once household names across China. In recent decades, especially in the wake of reform and opening up, people have more access to foreign literary works and tastes have diversified. However, the children's book market witnessed a peak in the publication of war-themed books in 2015, the 70th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. Zhang Sining, a researcher with the Liaoning Academy of Social Sciences, explained that such literary works fall into two categories: fiction and non-fiction. "The fictions are based on real stories reflecting the real history and real spirit of heroes in that era," she said. The scholar noted that in foreign countries there are also similar classics based on particular historical moments, like Molodaya Gvardiya of the Soviet Union and Les Miserables of France. "Literary works could arouse people's interest and lead them to learn about real history events," she said. "People believe that some literary works have vitality because they can share the emotions of and find solace from them," said writer Yang Xiaoyan. A playwright of several famous TV dramas, she herself is also author of several novels about the war for children and teenagers. "The wartime stories are by no means merely tragic narratives. They carry the power to strive for survival and keep moving forward, offering hope in the harshest circumstances," she said. She told Xinhua that while trying to avoid direct depictions of bloody scenes so that the books were suitable for younger readers, she also would like to send her readers messages of peace and love. At the end of a book, she wrote, as a comment in the memorial hall guestbook that main character of the novel saw, that "History is not horrible. What is horrible is the disregard for and oblivion of history. May peace prevail." Many Chinese schools also hosted various activities to encourage students to read more of such "red classics." For instance, in Anying Primary School in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, which was named after a war hero, October has been designated as a "reading month." During this time, students are encouraged to show the results of their reading in forms of plays, paintings and speeches. "Those books provide a bridge for parents and children to have dialogues with their predecessors which transcends time and space," said a teacher Chen Ming. "It is our hope that students could draw wisdom and strength from the books and form a sense of social responsibility, forging ahead bravely in their journeys of the new era." Pupils perform cheerleading dance ahead of the International Children's Day at a school in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, May 30, 2025. - Photo: Xinhua Zhang Shucheng has worked for more than two years in Gansu Provincial Museum as a volunteer guide, sharing insights with visitors based on what he has learned from books. "In the old days our predecessors were ill-equipped, but they still achieved victory by relying on their unwavering beliefs and indomitable spirit," he said. "We will also encounter difficulties in life, but as long as we persist, we will surely push forward." - Xinhua
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
See You in Quzhou: China-US People-to-People Exchange Activities Launched
QUZHOU, China, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Against the backdrop of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the "See You in Quzhou" China-US people-to-people exchange activities were held in Quzhou, Zhejiang province between April 17 and 18, under the theme "Let History Illuminate the Future". "There is a Memorial Hall to the Doolittle Raid in Quzhou, Zhejiang. The descendants of the American soldiers who were rescued that year often come here to pay tribute to the righteous and courageous Chinese people. I believe the friendship forged by blood and flame will be passed down from generation to generation." On November 15, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a speech at the joint welcome banquet held by American friendly organizations in San Francisco. On April 17, friendship advocates from both China and the US visited the Doolittle Raid Rescue Site and jointly planted the "Friendship Forest," sowing the seeds of peace and hope. Clips from the documentaries "Saving Pilot Doolittle" and "Midway" were screened at the event on April 18. Looking back, the Chinese and American peoples fought together with global anti-fascist forces, demonstrating unyielding spirit and unwavering resolve to secure a great victory. Their contributions to human peace and justice remain indelible. At the event, eight Chinese and American representatives ceremonially sealed their visions for the future into the "time capsule". When witnesses to the Doolittle Raid rescue, descendants of the rescuers, and foreign guests unveiled the Yudong folk scroll depicting the historic mission, thunderous applause filled the hall. Zhou Liwen, former head of the News Department at Guangming Daily, China's premier intellectual-focused newspaper, also presented his documentary writing "Heroes of the Land--The 1942 Quzhou Promise." The Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation designated Quzhou Senior High School as a "Flying Tigers Friendship School", marking the institution's official inclusion in the "Flying Tigers Friendship School and Youth Leaders Program". Following the presentation of a replication of Liberation Daily featuring the Doolittle Raid to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Quzhou Memorial Hall to the Doolittle Raid and WWII Pacific War Memorial Hall established a sister museum partnership. Additionally, the Quzhou Doolittle Raid Historical Research Association and the USS Hornet Museum exchanged their collections, further strengthening ties between the two nations. During the dialogue session themed on "Let History Illuminate the Future," Chinese and American participants engaged in in-depth discussions centered on "Honoring History and Fostering Friendship." On the same day, the Chinese and American delegates walked through Quzhou's ancient streets and experienced the cultural charm of the Southern Sanctuary of Confucianism. "Quzhou embodies the inclusiveness and vitality of the Chinese culture." Jeff Greene, Chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation observed. The event was co-hosted by the Quzhou Museum and Quzhou Doolittle Raid Historical Research Association, under the guidance of China Public Diplomacy Association. Photo - - - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE City of Quzhou Sign in to access your portfolio
