World / Commemorative tributes

Statement by Abe to offer an 'apology'

[2015-08-11 07:21]

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expeced to include the words "apology" and "aggression" on the 70th anniversary of the end of World War WWII.

Russia, China to hold WWII-themed film festival

[2015-08-10 21:41]

A festival of World War II-era Soviet movies will be shown in China for the first time ever, Russia's state movie fund Gosfilmofond said Monday.

Security measures stepped up for mail

[2015-08-10 07:12]

People sending parcels and express mail to Beijing during the period marking the 70th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression will have to confirm their identity.

Exhibition on war against Japanese aggression draws attraction

[2015-08-08 17:37]

An exhibition on the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression 70 years ago has attracted 217,000 visitors since opening to the public on July 8.

China a forgotten WWII ally: historian

[2015-08-05 20:07]

China deserves more respect abroad for its role resisting fascism during World War II, a Chinese historian has said, as the country marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the war.

Senior Russian military officer praises Chinese paratroopers

[2015-08-05 17:38]

A senior Russian military officer on Tuesday spoke highly of Chinese paratroopers, saying the combat preparation and readiness of Chinese airborne troops deserve the highest mark.

Facts about China's coming V-Day celebrations

[2015-08-04 20:37]

Celebrations including a military parade will be held in Beijing on Sept. 2 and 3. It will be the first time the country has held a parade to commemorate the victory.

China holds exhibition on role of overseas Chinese in anti-Japanese invasion war

[2015-08-04 18:35]

A total of 100 historical photos were displayed in the National Aquatics Center, known as Water Cube, in Beijing Tuesday, showcasing the efforts of overseas Chinese in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

Emission limits to ensure blue sky

[2015-08-04 07:47]

Beijing will take a series of measures to reduce the emission of air pollutants for 15 days to guarantee blue skies for the military parade.

Madame Chiang Kai-shek's New York estate up for sale

[2015-08-04 07:41]

In the past week, nearly 100 people of Chinese descent have telephoned Jason Friedman about a mansion on Long Island, New York, which was listed for sale recently.

Groups agree to accept Mitsubishi settlement

[2015-08-04 07:40]

Wartime slave laborers unhappy with offer but take it because of their age

US exhibit commemorates Flying Tigers

[2015-08-04 07:40]

A US exhibition on Yunnan province and the Flying Tigers provides a boost to cultural exchanges between China and the United States, and it helps people remember the days when US volunteers helped China fight the Japanese invaders, a senior official of the Chinese consulate general in New York said on Sunday.