Step into history at Beijing's National Museum of China, where a powerful new exhibition shines light on the international heroes who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with China during its darkest hours. Opened September 9, 'Comrades in Arms' displays 700+ rare photos, letters, and artifacts that reveal untold stories of courage during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945).
📸 From battlefield medics to undercover journalists, the exhibit showcases global figures like Canadian doctor Norman Bethune – whose mobile blood transfusion unit saved countless lives – and Soviet pilots who defended Chinese skies. One standout artifact? A bullet-riddled camera used by American war photographer Robert Capa.
🌐 'This isn't just about history,' curator Li Wei tells us. 'It's proof that global solidarity can overcome even the toughest challenges – something Gen Z understands better than anyone.' The exhibition comes as young people worldwide increasingly engage with WWII history through TikTok explainers and viral museum tours.
🎟️ Pro tip for history buffs: Don't miss the interactive AR station where you can 'meet' digital avatars of resistance fighters! Open daily through November 15.
