U.S. WWII general's legacy commemorated in China's Chongqing

STORY: U.S. WWII general's legacy commemorated in China's Chongqing DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a series of events held in Chongqing to commemorate the late U.S. Army General Joseph Stilwell 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN EASTERBROOK, Stilwell's grandson 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NANCY EASTERBROOK MILLWARD, Stilwell's great-granddaughter 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SUSAN MAI EASTERBROOK COLE, Stilwell's great-granddaughter STORYLINE: A series of events were held Tuesday in China's Chongqing, to commemorate 140 years since the late U.S. Army General Joseph Stilwell's birth. Stilwell fought side by side with the Chinese people during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945). Stilwell's residence in the city was converted into a museum dedicated to his service that opened to the public in 1994. Stilwell is the only high-ranking U.S. military figure who has a museum dedicated to his memory in China. SOUNDB

Mercury hits 39.5 C in Tokyo, all-time high

Mercury hits 39.5 C in Tokyo, all-time high

TOKYO, Japan - Pedestrians swelter under the scorching sun in Tokyo's posh Ginza district on July 20 as an unprecedented heat wave hit the metropolis, with the mercury climbing to an all-time high for the capital at 39.5 C shortly before 1 p.m., topping the previous record of 39.1 C recorded Aug. 3, 1994.

Mercury hits 39.5 C in Tokyo, all-time high

Mercury hits 39.5 C in Tokyo, all-time high

TOKYO, Japan - Pedestrians swelter under the scorching sun in Tokyo's posh Ginza district on July 20 as an unprecedented heat wave hit the metropolis, with the mercury climbing to an all-time high for the capital at 39.5 C shortly before 1 p.m., topping the previous record of 39.1 C recorded Aug. 3, 1994. (Kyodo)