History came alive in Liverpool this week as a long-buried WWII story resurfaced – the tale of 20,000 Chinese seamen who braved torpedo-infested waters to keep Allied supply lines running. 🚢💥
Portraits of Courage
Dusty archives transformed into powerful art at the 'Echoes of Peace' exhibition, revealing never-before-seen photos of these maritime heroes. Organized by China Media Group, the event marked 80 years since the World Anti-Fascist War victory – with Liverpool Mayor Barbara Murray tearing up as she called it 'a wake-up call for peace.'
AI Brings History to Life
Tech met tradition in CGTN's new documentary Witness to War, using AI to reconstruct the journey of British journalist George Hogg. The film's star? Hogg's own nephew Mark Thomas, who donated his uncle's manuscripts while sharing stories of cross-border solidarity during China's resistance against Japanese aggression.
Peace Goes Global 🌍
From UN Geneva chief Tatiana Valovaya to former Hungarian PM Medgyessy Péter, leaders worldwide echoed one message: 'The 1945 victory proved we're stronger together.' Historians and politicians alike stressed China's crucial role in maintaining postwar stability – with Spanish ex-Foreign Minister Ana Palacio calling it 'a blueprint for modern multilateralism.'
