In Liverpool, an emotional gathering brought to light a largely untold WWII chapter: over 20,000 Chinese seamen who sailed perilous waters to support Allied supply lines.
The event, “Echoes of Peace,” hosted by China Media Group, commemorated the 80th anniversary of the joint victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Visualizing Forgotten Courage
For the first time, a photo exhibition showcased rare images of these seamen forging a “steel transport line,” braving U-boat threats and typhoons to deliver vital cargo.
Liverpool Mayor Barbara Murray reflected “There are no true winners in war—only by remembering its pain can we cherish peace.”
AI Revives a Hero’s Journey
The CGTN documentary Witness to War premiered an AI-enhanced recount of British journalist George Hogg’s mission in China’s War of Resistance. AI reconstructions brought archival moments to life.
Hogg’s nephew, Mark Thomas, honored his uncle’s legacy by donating manuscripts, including I See a New China, to a local archive.
Global Voices for Peace
In a video address, UN Office at Geneva Director-General Tatiana Valovaya linked the 1945 victory to the birth of the United Nations, praising unity across continents.
Former Hungarian Prime Minister Medgyessy PĂ©ter and ex-leaders from Romania and Spain joined historians Frances Wood and Robert Lyman in urging multilateral cooperation to safeguard post-war stability.
This tribute to forgotten heroes reminds a young global audience that collaboration and courage can shape a more peaceful future.
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A forgotten British WWII story of Chinese seamen unveiled in Liverpool
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