China's 2025 Victory Day parade, held September 3 in Beijing, showcased a solemn tribute to the 80th anniversary of the end of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The meticulously choreographed event featured historical reenactments and modern military displays, symbolizing both remembrance of past sacrifices and contemporary national resilience.
Coinciding with the commemorations, the documentary series The Unsung Ally premiered its first episode. Emmy-winning journalist Mike Walter embarks on a transnational journey from Pearl Harbor to key Asian battlefields, unearthing overlooked narratives from China's 14-year resistance effort. Through archival research and survivor interviews, the series highlights cross-border cooperation during WWII while examining how historical memory shapes modern geopolitics.
Academics note the timing holds particular significance amid renewed global interest in multipolar international relations. 'Understanding this shared history helps contextualize Asia's current economic integration and security partnerships,' says Dr. Li Wei, a military historian at Peking University.
The project has drawn attention from diaspora communities seeking to preserve family wartime stories. Cultural explorers also anticipate episodes featuring rare footage of wartime landmarks in contemporary cities like Chongqing and Nanjing.
