Generations on, influence of Chinese philanthropist remains

After Japan launched its invasion of China in 1937, business pioneer and philanthropist Tan Kah-kee delivered passionate speeches to rally overseas Chinese scattered across Southeast Asian countries for funds and manpower to "help the motherland in her hour of need".

An Iron helmet of the 29th Corps

This iron helmet of the 29th Corps of the National Revolutionary Army was unearthed from under the city wall of Wanping in 1985.

Suitcase used by Ji Hongchang's wife to send weapons to her husband

Ji Hongchang (1895-1934) was from Fugou, Henan Province. He joined the Northwest Army at the age of 18 and fought his way up from a soldier to a corps commander.

Different versions of On the Protracted War published at different times

On the Protracted War was an important article published by Mao Zedong during the War of Resistance against Japanese Agression.

An envelope of a family letter by martyr Li Yunpeng

This is the envelope of a letter written by New Fourth Army soldier Li Yunpeng to his family.

Pancake griddle, the tool used by "Heroic Mother" Deng Yufen to make food for the wounded soldiers of the Eighth Route Army

This pancake griddle was used by Deng to make food for the injured and ill soldiers of the Eighth Route Army.

Lim Bo Seng: a business-elite-turned anti-Japanese hero

76 years ago, the 35-year-old Lim Bo Seng died from brutal torture by Japanese troops at the Batu Gajah Prison, Perak, Malaya.

Dr. Norman Bethune and his ardent disciple

In Niuyangou, a small village in Tangxian County of North China's Hebei Province, Su met Dr. Bethune for the first time. "He is very kind and treats our children very well," Su remembered.

Keeping the legacy of Singapore's anti-Japanese entrepreneur alive

After Japan launched an all-round invasion against China in 1937, business pioneer and philanthropist Tan Kah Kee delivered passionate speeches to rally the overseas Chinese across Southeast Asian countries for funds and manpower to "help the motherland at her hour of need."

Battle archives of Chinese general of Anti-Japanese War open to public

Battle archives of a well-known Chinese general of the Anti-Japanese War have been open to the public on Tuesday in northeast China's Jilin Province.

War against Japanese aggression: 75 years on

Sept 3 marks the 75th victory anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The war, which lasted 14 years, was an important part of the worldwide anti-fascist struggle.

Memories, facts of anti-Japanese war should be preserved: Russian veteran

"We must remember this. We must talk about those events, talk about how everything happened. Everybody must be interested in this. After all, everyone needs the truth," said Russian veteran Taras Shchudlo.

Indian doctor leaves legacy of eternal friendship

A bronze statue of an Indian man erected outside a medical school in North China is to be formally unveiled early next month. When passers-by look up, they might not recognize the face but most of them have heard the name: Ke Dihua.

Feature: John Rabe, hero of Nanjing

For decades, Hamburg-born John Rabe has been a household name in Nanjing, a Chinese city thousands of kilometers away from Germany that was traumatized by a massacre during World War II.

91-year-old Japanese PLA veteran keeps criticizing Japanese military’s atrocities in China

This is the dreadful memory told by Yukiko Yamabe, a 91-year-old Japanese veteran once assigned to the Chinese PLA. Nearly 80 years ago, she followed her father to Benxi, China from Tokyo. The tragic scene of the gas explosion in the Benxi Lake coal mine had been so unforgettable that it always haunted Yukiko Yamabe. At that time, she did not understand why Japan had invaded China.

Scars of War: Japan surrenders after 14 years of battle; China loses over 30 million of its people

Scars of War: War enters stalemate as Japanese invaders fail in attempt for quick domination

Yasukuni Shrine: Controversy, history and peace

As August 15, the day in 1945 when Japan announced its surrender to bring an end to World War Two, approaches, concerns are mounting over whether Japanese politicians will again visit the Yasukuni Shrine or make offerings.

VJ Day - 75 Years On: A look at China's role in World War II

In World War Two, China was the main battlefield against Japanese fascist aggression and the main battlefield in the East for the world anti-fascist war.

A history never forgotten

2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, when Chinese soldiers and civilians risked their lives for the country's dignity.

Scars of War: Episode 1

It's an epic battle that left tens of millions dead and wounded. The Chinese people's resistance against Japanese aggression spans at least 14 years.

A look back at China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression

A saying goes, "every inch of the Chinese territory is covered by blood," for the millions of Chinese who died during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

Unforgotten memory of Chongqing arsenal in wartime

When Japan announced its surrender in World War II on Aug. 15, 1945, every corner of China and each victim of the Japanese invasion was full of joy, including a major munitions factory in southwestern Chongqing.

Remembering history: Japanese soldiers' cruelty in China during World War II

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The 14-year war claimed the lives of about 35 million Chinese civilians and soldiers. Here is a special report on Japanese soldiers' cruelty in China during WWII.

Chinese veterans recall the Lugou Bridge Incident

On July 7, 1937, Japanese troops attacked Lugou Bridge, a crucial access point to Beijing. The incident is believed by many to have been the comprehensive outbreak of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. Eighty-three years on, Chinese veterans still remember what happened that night.

Victims of Nanjing Massacre remembered

Scholars and leaders from the Chinese Canadian community called for world peace at a forum in Toronto to remember victims of the Nanjing Massacre.

Female Red Army veteran of Long March passes away at the age of 107

Wang Dingguo, a Red Army veteran who had completed the Long March, died of illness at the age of 107 on Tuesday, leaving the world with one less survivor of the epic military expedition who knew so well about the struggle, and more importantly, the power of determination and faith.

Victims of Nanjing Massacre relive their experience and call for peace

This year marks the 82nd anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre, a six-week mass murder and mass rape committed by the Japanese invaders that began on December 13, 1937.

Across China: DNA breakthrough brings lost WWII soldiers home

More than 70 years after he died fighting the Japanese invasion of China, soldier D02324 has his name again -- and his family.

US "Flying Tigers" families cherish lasting bond with China

"It is important to remember the US-China friendship that was established during WWII and it's a proved victory," Greene said.

US Bay Area city honors contributions of Flying Tigers in WWII

The city of Dublin in the US San Francisco Bay Area on Saturday honored the historical contributions of the American Flying Tigers who fought invading Japanese troops in China during World War II (WWII).