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China marks 79th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II

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China marks 79th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II

2024-08-15 17:56 Last Updated At:21:17

Patriotic education activities have been carried out across China to honor those who died in the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, as Aug 15 this year marks the 79th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II (WWII).

In a poignant gesture of remembrance, a group of students from Zhangwan, a town in east China's Shandong Province, visited an exhibition hall in a model village in the war of resistance against Japanese aggression.

Students delved into the vivid narratives of the village's valiant stand against Japanese aggression during the war. The artifacts on display, including rusted weapons and relics of the era, serve as tangible reminders of the courage and resilience exhibited by the villagers in the face of adversity.

At the Museum of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in the Chinese capital city Beijing, there has been a noticeable increase in visitors, as Aug 15 approaches.

"Since it's summer vacation, I bring my children here to learn about the history of the war of resistance against Japanese aggression. I hope they will learn about the past and understand how hard-won our current peaceful and stable life is," said Zhou Lihong, a visitor.

To provide visitors with a deeper understanding of the contributions of Macao compatriots to the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, the museum works jointly with the Oral History Association of Macao to stage a photo exhibition.

"We hope to inspire more people to continually contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through this exhibition," said Lai Shengliang, deputy curator of the Museum of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

China marks 79th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II

China marks 79th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II

Heavy rains prompted several regions across China to activate emergency responses on Sunday, with warnings of possible disasters caused by days of intense rains in some areas.

The meteorological service of Nanning City, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, issued an orange lightning warning on Sunday morning.

It warned that most urban areas of Nanning will be affected by thunderstorm and some parts of the city will see heavy precipitation and strong winds.

The lightning warning was followed by another yellow warning for rainstorm, with most parts of Nanning to see heavy rains of 20 to 40 millimeters.

In some areas, precipitation will exceed 50 millimeters and will also be accompanied by thunder and gusty winds.

The central province of Hubei activated a Level III emergency response for major meteorological disasters on Sunday morning.

Local meteorological service estimated that from Sunday night to Tuesday, the province will see heavy to torrential rains and some regions will experience downpours accompanied by severe convective weather.

Local authorities said the public should stay alert to secondary disasters triggered by persistent heavy rains.

Rains hit north China's Tianjin Municipality on Saturday night.

The rainfall intensified significantly on Sunday morning and the rainy weather is projected to last until Monday.

Heavy rains prompt emergency responses in several regions

Heavy rains prompt emergency responses in several regions

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