At 9:18 a.m. on Thursday, a three-minute air-raid siren echoed across Shenyang, Liaoning Province, in the northeast of the Chinese mainland. Drivers honked, pedestrians paused, and ships and trains blew their whistles in a collective tribute to the 94th anniversary of the September 18 Incident.
On September 18, 1931, Japanese troops detonated a section of railway near Shenyang and falsely blamed Chinese troops as a pretext for a full-scale invasion. This event marked the beginning of a 14-year conflict known as the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
Student representatives from Shenyang recited poems honoring heroes of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army, including General Yang Jingyu, whose leadership inspired countless acts of resistance.
After the tribute, delegates from various sectors toured the exhibition halls of the September 18 Incident Historical Museum, exploring artifacts and stories that underscore the resilience of communities under siege.
This annual observance in Shenyang not only honors those who sacrificed but also carries a global message: remembering history is key to preserving peace for future generations.
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