Early on Sept. 18, about 1,000 people gathered at the September 18 Incident History Museum in Shenyang in Liaoning Province on the Chinese mainland to mark the 94th anniversary of a pivotal moment in history.
At exactly 09:18, a solemn bell was struck 14 times, symbolizing the 14 years of resistance that followed the 1931 invasion. Moments later, air raid sirens echoed across Liaoning Province on the Chinese mainland, urging communities to pause and reflect.
The Sept. 18 Incident marked the first major stand against fascism. During World War II, China suffered an estimated 35 million casualties – a staggering reminder of the human cost of aggression and the importance of vigilance.
For young global citizens, business innovators, and changemakers, this commemoration underscores why remembering history is crucial. It's a call to uphold peace, foster solidarity, and learn from past struggles to shape a more resilient future.
As the echoes of the bell and sirens fade, the message is clear: honoring our shared past is the best path to enduring peace.
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Remembering History: China marks 94th anniversary of Sept. 18 Incident
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