Chongqing salutes General Stilwell's lasting legacy

Stilwell is the only high-ranking US military figure who has a museum dedicated to his memory in China.

Themed "Remember our shared struggle for peace: Carry on China-US people-to-people friendship", the commemorations on Tuesday included, in addition to the planting of friendship trees, a photo exhibition, a symposium and field visits in Chongqing.

"Stilwell's legacy of friendship with the Chinese people and the contributions that flowed from that friendship should be remembered and built upon," the general's grandson John Easterbrook told the audience via video link during the opening ceremony of the symposium.

The Stilwell Museum has contributed and will continue to contribute to remembering his legacy by hosting people-to-people activities, he added.

"The Chinese people never forget a friend … and Stilwell certainly was a friend," Easterbrook said.