China commemorated on Tuesday the 78th anniversary of the start of its eight-year resistance against the Japanese invasion, underlining the country's essential role in World War II.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stresses during the visit that history should always be remembered, and world peace safeguarded.
Southwest China's Yunnan province began an exhibition tour of the United States on July 4, to honor American Volunteer Group, commonly known as the "Flying Tigers", as part of commemorations for the 70th anniversary of World War II.
China will hold photo exhibitions in more than 150 countries and regions throughout August and September to mark the 70th anniversary of its WWII victory on Sept. 3, an official said on Monday.
Top-secret military documents from World War II have revealed the depth and strength of the alliance between China and the United States against Imperial Japan, as well as joint efforts to rescue downed US pilots.
In 1999, Li Xiaowei learned about the US 20th Air Force's existence in Sichuan province, China, during World War II. Now, 16 years later, Li is scheduled to be at the 2015 BookEpo America in New York on Friday to sign copies of his book, Superfortress: Anti-Japanese History of US 20th Air Force with Chinese People.
China has invited Russian troops to march in a parade in Beijing in September to commemorate the end of World War II, the Defense Ministry says.
The first 12 cannons that will be used for a salute at the September parade marking the 70th anniversary of victory in China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1937-45) have arrived in Beijing and were delivered to the Armed Police Force's gun salute squadron, according to their manufacturer.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama intends to attend the memorial events in China marking the 70th anniversary of the victory of anti-Japanese war in September, local media reported on Friday.
The Chinese government has been magnanimous by inviting both its anti-Fascist allies such as the US and its former enemy Japan to the upcoming commemorative events.
China will invite leaders from all relevant countries and international organizations to the events marking the World War II victory.
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