I still remember my grandmother's late-night whispers to my mother: "When the Japanese army swept through the village, they came door to door with bayonets…" Her voice was soft but unforgettable, carrying memories of a hometown lost forever.

My family is from near Nanjing. After the massacre, many from nearby villages moved into the empty city. Even today, the old city's dialect echoes my childhood—voices shaped by migration, suffering, and survival.

Yet abroad, these stories are little known, often buried under bias. We cannot wait for others to tell them—we must tell them ourselves, and in ways that move people. Imagine a film like Schindler's List about Taierzhuang or Nanjing, or exhibitions in New York and London with letters, diaries, and small but powerful relics. On TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, a veteran's salute, a street comparison, or a diary reading could touch hearts more than statistics ever could.

History is not just in textbooks. It is in my grandmother's whispers, in family memories, in the silent weight of a city's dialect. To remember is not to dwell on pain, but to help the world understand why we must never forget.

Tomorrow's Victory Day military parade in Tiananmen Square will echo remembrance. A peace force, forged by history, marches toward the future. Their steps answer past suffering, their ranks honor the fallen. This is not about showing might, but declaring that China has the strength to safeguard peace and protect every family. When the flag rises and the anthem resounds, it will be a moment of pride and dignity for all Chinese people—even for my grandmother in memory.

As the main Eastern theater in WWII, China waged an arduous 14-year War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, with over 22 million military and civilian casualties, making monumental contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.

It is imperative to enhance global recognition of this history through academic research, educational collaboration, and international communication.

We recommend strengthening the systematic documentation of historical materials, supporting the global dissemination of related academic achievements, and encouraging cultural institutions to develop thematic exhibitions and film productions, so as to comprehensively elevate the international understanding of China's role in the war. This chapter of history deserves to be remembered by the world.

Never forget the sacrifice of the 14-year Resistance War. We pledge to cherish peace.

For 14 years, China has long pinned down over 60% of Japan's army and much of its navy/air force, making irreplaceable contributions to the global anti-fascist war.

To raise global awareness of China's WWII role:

•Strengthen historical research; publish multilingual authoritative works (eg, on the Battle of Shanghai, Battle of Wuhan) to offer solid evidence.

•Conduct cultural communication: Cooperate with international partners to produce films/TV shows/videos on the history, telling stories via ordinary people or international figures.

•Promote historical memory exchanges: Host international seminars, anti-fascist history exhibitions, and memorial events; connect with global organizations to include China's anti-fascist history in international research and education.

•Use new media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) and global news platforms to release short videos, infographics, and facts about China's WWII contributions; encourage overseas Chinese, students, and justice advocates to participate in dissemination.

To raise awareness of China's WWII role in the Eastern theater, targeted, story-driven efforts are key.
 
First, amplify personal narratives: Share untold stories of soldiers, civilians, and resisters through documentaries, podcasts, or translated memoirs—human stories resonate more than statistics. For example, highlight the 8-year Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression that tied down over 60% of Japanese ground forces.
 
Second, engage with global academia and media: Support joint research on the Eastern theater's strategic impact (e.g., preventing Japan from attacking the Soviet Union) and collaborate with international platforms to produce content.
 
Third, utilize cultural exchanges: Incorporate this history into exhibitions, film co-productions, or educational programs, framing it as a vital part of the global anti-fascist struggle, not just a regional event. This shifts perception from "less recognized" to "indispensable."

To raise Western awareness of China's WWII Eastern Theater contributions, targeted, fact-based efforts are key.
 
First, push for inclusive historical narratives: advocate for integrating China's 14-year resistance (1931-1945), major battles like Shanghai and Changsha, and its role in tying down over 60% of Japanese ground forces into Western textbooks and WWII memorials.
 
Second, use cultural and media bridges: support documentaries, films, or podcasts (eg, co-productions with Western studios) that tell personal stories of soldiers and civilians, making history relatable.
 
Third, engage academic and public exchanges: fund scholars to research Sino-Western WWII cooperation (eg, the Flying Tigers) and host exhibitions in Western cities, linking China's sacrifice to the global anti-fascist victory. These steps turn overlooked facts into accessible, shared history.

We need more demonstrations from both national level events, organized by government like this military parad, and people-to-people exchange to make the fact of our sacrifice and criminal deeds by Japanese army well known to the world.

To raise awareness of China's contributions in the eastern theater of WWII in the West, we can take targeted steps.

First, promote academic exchanges and publish English-language studies on China's battlefield efforts, like resisting Japanese aggression and diverting enemy forces.

Second, collaborate with Western media and filmmakers to create documentaries or films that truthfully depict this history.

Third, leverage social media and cultural events to share personal stories of Chinese soldiers and civilians, making the history more relatable.

These efforts can help correct misconceptions and highlight China's crucial role.

I think Policy Advocacy‌ should be taken into consideration. For example, it can be realized by proposing UNESCO recognition for China's WWII sites, paralleling the documentation of African American service‌.

Besides, government could encourage research collaborations, such as panel data models analyzing war impacts‌, to frame China's wartime economy as a case study in resilience.

We must take proactive steps in sharing China's WWII stories through modern platforms—producing documentaries, encouraging academic exchanges, and engaging with global media. Social media can play a key role in reaching younger international audiences. It's essential to highlight how China's resistance tied into the broader Allied efforts, emphasizing unity and shared sacrifice in the fight against fascism.