A powerful new documentary tracing China's 14-year fight for survival during the Second World War era made its global debut on August 11. Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness chronicles the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression through rare archival footage and personal testimonies.
The film's narrative spans from the 1931 Mukden Incident to Japan's 1945 surrender, highlighting pivotal battles like the Defense of Sihang Warehouse and the Hundred Regiments Offensive. Director Li Xiaogang describes the project as "a visual monument to collective perseverance" during Thursday's Beijing premiere event.
Historical analysts note the timing coincides with growing international interest in Asia's wartime history, particularly among younger generations. The documentary will stream globally with multilingual subtitles, offering diaspora communities new insights into this defining chapter of modern Chinese history.
