Evidence published from Tokyo Trials

2015-05-11 07:43

China has published, for the first time in a book series, documentary evidence from the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, also known as the Tokyo Trials, which took place after World War II.

Five facts to know about Russia's V-Day parades

2015-05-09 19:27

Russia is expected to put on stage large-scale military parades across the country on May 9 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War, Russia's term for World War II (WWII).

Five facts to know about Russia's V-Day parades

2015-05-09 13:11

Russia is expected to put on stage large-scale military parades across the country on May 9 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War, Russia's term for World War II (WWII).

'Wartime pupil' told survival story

2015-05-09 10:28

In June 1941, 13-year-old Chen Zutao heard a radio broadcast describing the opening salvos of Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of the Soviet Union.

Basic facts about European, Asian battlefields in WWII

2015-05-08 11:09

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, or the World Anti-Fascist War, a conflict marking one of the darkest periods in human history.

Basic facts about China-Russia relations

2015-05-07 14:28

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia on Friday and attend later in Moscow a ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War, Russia's term for WWII.

The most elite POW camp in the world

2015-05-06 07:53

Northeast China played host to some of the highest-ranked Allied officers and civilian officials during the years leading up to the end of World War II. However, none of them were there of their own volition. Instead, they were being held by the Japanese.

Basic facts about China-Russia relations

2013-03-22 13:36

Chinese President Xi Jinping starts his first state visit to Russia on Friday. Following are some basic facts about China-Russia relations.

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