BEIJING — China is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the victory of its “War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression” and its “World Anti-Fascist War” with great fanfare. The climax of these celebrations will be the grand military parade on Sept. 3. This upcoming parade is unusual in that it has departed from the past rule that a parade is held every decade, only on National Day. It will feature memories from the war 70 years ago — memories of cruelty, suffering, starvation, bloodshed and resistance. Meanwhile, it also shows Chinese authorities’ concerns for the reality at home and abroad through …read more
Source: The Huffington Post
