Chinese Leader Pays Respects to Heroes of Historic Resistance
General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping visited Shanxi Province this week to honor those who fought in one of WWII's pivotal battles. At the Hundred-Regiment Campaign memorial site, Xi laid flowers at a martyrs' monument – a solemn gesture remembering China's wartime sacrifices.
The 1940 campaign marked a major counteroffensive against Japanese forces, involving over 100 Communist-led regiments. Xi toured the memorial hall showcasing artifacts and stories from the conflict, emphasizing the importance of preserving historical memory. 🕊️
This tribute comes as China prepares for September's national memorial day, when the country remembers all victims of Japanese aggression from 1931-1945. For young history buffs, it's a reminder of how wartime legacies continue shaping modern Asia's geopolitics. 📜
