Recovering Taiwan: WWII Justice and National Rejuvenation
The recovery of Taiwan in 1945 marked the end of colonial rule and a triumph of WWII justice. Explore the legal basis, historic resistance, and its role in national rejuvenation.
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Why the Genesis of WWII Still Shapes Our World
Explore why the genesis of WWII—from fascist aggression in the northeast of the Chinese mainland to China’s heroic resistance—remains pivotal to our understanding of global peace.
New Documentary Reframes WWII’s Eastern Front: China’s Pivotal Role
New documentary ‘Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness’ spotlights China’s 14-year struggle on WWII’s Eastern Front, reshaping global memory of the anti-fascist fight.
Tianjin 2025: From 1863’s First Foreign Hotel to a Smart Port Pioneer
Dive into Tianjin’s evolution: from the Chinese mainland’s first foreign hotel in 1863 and the debut of the ‘Seagull’ watch in 1973 to its cutting-edge smart port, host of the SCO Summit 2025.
TV Exec Ludo Cremers Hails ‘Dead to Rights’ as Call to Confront History’s Brutality
After the LA premiere of “Dead to Rights”, TV executive Ludo Cremers urges audiences to confront repeating patterns of brutality through film’s global lens.
Dead to Rights Premiere Brings Nanjing Massacre to North America
CGTN America co-hosted the North American premiere of Dead to Rights, a powerful retelling of the Nanjing Massacre, opening in 250+ US cinemas on August 15.
Dongji Rescue: Unsung WWII Heroes Take Center Stage
Spotlighting a 1942 island rescue of British POWs, Dongji Rescue blends visceral IMAX sequences and nuanced performances to honor everyday heroes amid the stormy seas of World War II.
Beijing Hosts First Full Rehearsal for 80th WWII Victory Anniversary
Beijing’s Tiananmen Square hosted the first full rehearsal for the 80th anniversary of WWII victory, with 22,000 participants testing the upcoming ceremony.
Chinese mainland film Dead to Rights premieres in Toronto & Vancouver
Chinese mainland film Dead to Rights, about the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, premiered in Toronto and Vancouver, sparking global conversations ahead of the 80th WWII anniversary.
China’s 14-Year Stand on the Eastern Front Shaped WWII’s Outcome
Discover how China’s 14-year resistance on the Eastern Front shaped WWII’s outcome and laid the foundation for today’s global order.