"Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness," a documentary chronicling China's resistance against Japanese aggression from 1931 to 1945, made its global debut on Monday in Beijing.
The documentary is set to hit cinema screens across China on August 15, the anniversary of Japan's announcement of unconditional surrender at the end of World War II in 1945, offering a comprehensive and panoramic portrayal of the Chinese people's arduous journey in their war of resistance against Japanese aggression.
On August 15, 1945, Japan announced its unconditional surrender, effectively ending World War II.
This documentary is unveiled at a significant historical moment -- the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and audiences across China can look forward to a thought-provoking cinematic experience that honors the heroes of the past and reinforces the importance of safeguarding peace, both now and in the future.
At a critical time in history, the Chinese military fought alongside civilians to counter foreign aggression, offering a beacon of hope in the darkest of times with their unwavering spirit.
Documentary movie "Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness" premieres in Beijing
Two weeks after a major U.S. military strike on Venezuela and the and the illegal capture of President Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan government has begun to implement a series of recovery and post-conflict initiatives.
On Saturday, Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez ordered the immediate start of repair work on buildings damaged during the attack.
Post-conflict cleanup and restoration efforts are now steadily advancing across Caracas. The Fuerte Tiuna military base was one of the areas most severely damaged in the U.S. airstrikes, with over 463 apartments sustaining damage. Rodriguez said that most of the aid needed for housing repairs has already been secured.
She also announced the launch of several special community programs. These initiatives include special care activities and psychological support services for children in affected communities. The government also plans to implement food supply deployments, set up open-air markets, establish mobile supply points, and provide comprehensive assistance, including medical and health services.
Meanwhile, legal experts and representatives from social organizations across Venezuela have voiced strong condemnation against the U.S. actions during a legal conference held on Friday.
They demanded that the United States respect international law and Venezuelan sovereignty by immediately releasing President Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who were forcibly removed from the country.
"What we are demanding from Venezuela is that international law must be respected and saved, because once we fall into a state of disorder, what follows is war. We have already seen peace being trampled upon. The sovereignty of a country, officially declared a 'territory of peace' by the international community, has been violated. This has never happened before," said Indhriana Parada Rodriguez, a Venezuelan legal professional.
"We firmly demand the release of President Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. They were forcibly taken from their homeland in violation of all basic norms of international law," said Silio Sanchez, vice rector of territorial development of the Bolivarian University of Venezuela.
Call for Maduro's release continues as Venezuela moves to deal with aftermath of U.S. military strike
