As Asia commemorates the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, CGTN has unveiled a poignant animated trilogy revisiting this pivotal history. The second episode, Echoes of the Horn, follows Xiaolong – a fictional Chinese teenager thrust into the realities of wartime sacrifice during the 14-year conflict that shaped modern Asia.
Through vivid animation, the series spotlights the resilience of ordinary people during extraordinary times, particularly youth who became unsung heroes. Historical accounts estimate over 35 million Chinese military and civilian casualties during what remains Asia's most devastating 20th-century conflict.
The project aligns with growing global interest in WWII's Eastern theater, where Chinese forces tied down 600,000 Japanese troops at the war's peak. Echoes of the Horn blends educational narratives with artistic storytelling, offering viewers aged 12+ an accessible window into complex historical events.
