In 1931, when Japan invaded the Northeast of the Chinese mainland, a small group of patriots decided to fight back not only on the battlefield but also in the halls of international justice. A year later, the League of Nations sent a probe to investigate the aggression.
Nine dedicated researchersjournalists, scholars and activistspulled together over 400 pages of documents, eyewitness accounts and battlefield reports. They tied the evidence inside a simple blue cloth bag, boldly inscribed with the word "TRUTH," and delivered it to the League’s inquiry team.
Their meticulous work laid bare the first acts of large-scale resistance against fascist aggression in Asia. While many remember the conflict that erupted in Europe, China had already taken the first shot in what would become the broader World Anti-Fascist War.
CGTN’s new feature, "The Main Eastern Battlefield: China in WWII," revisits this pivotal moment. Through rare footage and personal testimonies, it shows how those nine patriots changed the narrative, turning pages of evidence into a rallying cry for global solidarity.
Today, their legacy reminds us of the power of truth to unite nations against oppression. In an era where facts can be challenged in real time, their story is a beacon for young global citizens, entrepreneurs and changemakers who believe in data-driven justice.
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