Beijing launches exhibition marking 80th anniversary of victory in Chinese War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression
A themed exhibition kicked off in Beijing on Monday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
July 7 of 2025 marks the 88th anniversary of the beginning of China's whole-nation resistance war against Japanese aggression. At the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing, some 600 people participated in a ceremony held to commemorate the historic moment, according to the CCTV News.
Among the attendees are representatives of the descendants of wartime military commanders and martyrs, as well as two veteran soldiers who personally participated in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
The exhibition, titled "For National Liberation and World Peace: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War," spans over 12,000 square meters, showcasing more than 1,500 photographs and over 3,200 cultural relics. It offers a panoramic presentation of the Chinese people's heroic 14-year War of Resistance, highlighting the pivotal role played by the Communist Party of China and the significant historical contribution made by the Chinese people to the victory of the global anti-fascist war, the CCTV News reported on Monday.
Through a variety of modern techniques, the exhibition fully embodies a commitment to upholding a correct view of history and promoting the great spirit of the War of Resistance. This exhibition will serve as a permanent display as part of the museum's core exhibition.
Also on Monday, China's Central Archives released to the public the seventh batch of archival materials, totaling more than 57,000 items, including over 40,000 documents specifically related to the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.