Chongqing salutes General Stilwell's lasting legacy

"General Stilwell's legacy is not merely one of military achievement, but one of mutual respect, shared purpose and the spirit of cooperation," he said.

"His commitment to fostering a partnership with China during the darkest days of World War II laid the foundation for an enduring relationship between the people of our nations that long outlasted Stilwell's presence in China," Rubin added.

Stilwell, who died in 1946 and was a four-star general in the US Army, visited China five times between 1911 and 1944 and lived in China for 12 years. Stilwell served in many positions, including chief of staff of the allied China theater, commanding general of the US Army forces in the China-Burma-India theater, and the US representative to the allied war councils in the China-Burma-India Theater.