The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression made an important contribution in the global fight against fascism by draining tremendous manpower and resources of the Japanese forces, a prominent historian noted.
China played an indispensable role in the World Anti-Fascist War, and their fight started the earliest and lasted the longest. During 14 years of resistance from 1931 to 1945, China engaged and tied down more than two-thirds of Japan's ground forces -- resulting in over 70 percent of Japan's wartime military casualties.
As the world commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II this year, Wang Jianlang, president of the Academy of History of Chinese Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, highlighted the strategic significance of China's resistance to the outcome of World War II.
"The fight wasn't just about China's defense and survival - it tied down Japanese forces and drained their war resources, playing a key role in the global victory against fascism. We are a peace-loving nation, but when war comes, we are not afraid. Even if we are weaker or face great disparities, we will resist with determination. We will never surrender," he said.
Expert reflects on China's role in World War II
