A series of TV dramas and documentaries will be released for the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, a State Council Information Office press conference said on Thursday.
China Media Group (CMG), the nation's flagship broadcaster, will air a series of artistic works for the event, said Wang Xiaozhen, CMG Vice President.
"In literary and artistic creation, CMG adheres to a people-centered orientation and, focusing on the major theme of the 80th anniversary, has carefully projected a batch of special programs, documentaries, film and TV productions, and stage shows. Efforts are made to highlight the great significance of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression through all platforms and in multiple languages, comprehensively presenting the Chinese people's important contributions to the World Anti-Fascist War, and fostering a thick public opinion atmosphere for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory," said Wang.
CMG's Chinese-language international channel CCTV-4 will also present theme documentaries showing how Chinese people fought for a common future in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
"The Chinese-language international channel will air a six-episode documentary After Japan's Surrender to show the Eighth Route Army and New Fourth Army led by the Communist Part of China fought bravely and heroically against Japanese aggression, achieved victory, and accepted the surrender of Japanese aggressors. The six-episode documentary Loyal Hearts will tell the stories of overseas Chinese integrating themselves to the national united front against Japanese aggression through international support, delivery of materials and medical assistance, demonstrating the Chinese people's national identity in breathing the same breath and sharing the common fate," said Wang.
CMG's multilingual platform, China Global Television Network (CGTN), will launch two documentaries The Unsung Allies and the China-Russia co-produced documentary The Great Victory – Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Through the Lens of a Soviet Photographer.
"They will present to overseas viewers the important contribution of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression as a main eastern theater and the significant roles China and Russia played," Wang said.
China designated Sept. 3 as the Victory Day to mark the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender on Sept. 2, 1945.
TV productions to be released for war victory anniversary
TV productions to be released for war victory anniversary
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in the capital of Lesotho.
During the meeting, Wang congratulated Lesotho on the 60th anniversary of its independence this year, and spoke highly of Lesotho government's efforts to prioritize economic development and steer the African country onto a path of sustainable growth. Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024, the two sides have advanced cooperation under the 10 partnership action plans unveiled at the summit, successfully implementing a number of key projects to effectively promote Lesotho's development and revitalization, Wang said.
China stands ready to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and push for greater development of the China-Lesotho strategic partnership, he added.
Calling on the two sides to firmly support each other, Wang said that China will accelerate the implementation of its zero-tariff policy for African countries, including Lesotho, expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, facilitate broader access of Lesotho's specialty products to the Chinese market, and continue to support Lesotho's national development.
China will continue to stand firmly with African countries, uphold justice for the Global South, including Lesotho, oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity, Wang said.
On his part, Matekane said during the meeting that Lesotho cherishes its friendship with China and the strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed gratitude for China's valuable support for the development of African countries, including Lesotho.
Lesotho firmly adheres to the one-China principle and resolutely supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said, noting that his country stands ready to strengthen strategic mutual trust with China, expand people-to-people exchanges, jointly implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and deepen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing and energy.
Matekane stressed that China's zero-tariff policy for African products will inject new impetus into Lesotho's development. He also expressed Lesotho's willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms such as BRICS to jointly address global challenges.
On the same day, Wang also held talks with Lejone Mpotjoana, minister of foreign affairs and international relations of Lesotho.
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
