Nanjing Massacre memorial

Nanjing Massacre memorial

People pray in Nanjing, China, on Dec. 13, 2025, in remembrance of the victims of a 1937 massacre committed by the Imperial Japanese Army in the eastern Chinese city.

Nanjing Massacre memorial

Nanjing Massacre memorial

Children pray in Nanjing, China, on Dec. 13, 2025, in remembrance of the victims of a 1937 massacre committed by the Imperial Japanese Army in the eastern Chinese city.

Nanjing Massacre memorial ceremony

Nanjing Massacre memorial ceremony

A state memorial ceremony is held in Nanjing, China, on Dec. 13, 2025, to remember victims of the 1937 massacre committed by the Imperial Japanese Army in the eastern Chinese city.

Nanjing Massacre memorial ceremony

Nanjing Massacre memorial ceremony

A state memorial ceremony is held in Nanjing, China, on Dec. 13, 2025, to remember victims of the 1937 massacre committed by the Imperial Japanese Army in the eastern Chinese city.

Nanjing Massacre memorial ceremony

Nanjing Massacre memorial ceremony

A state memorial ceremony is held in Nanjing, China, on Dec. 13, 2025, to remember victims of the 1937 massacre committed by the Imperial Japanese Army in the eastern Chinese city.

Nanjing Massacre memorial ceremony

Nanjing Massacre memorial ceremony

A state memorial ceremony is held in Nanjing, China, on Dec. 13, 2025, to remember victims of the 1937 massacre committed by the Imperial Japanese Army in the eastern Chinese city.

Nanjing Massacre memorial ceremony

Nanjing Massacre memorial ceremony

A state memorial ceremony is held in Nanjing, China, on Dec. 13, 2025, to remember victims of the 1937 massacre committed by the Imperial Japanese Army in the eastern Chinese city.

Xinhua satirizes Japan PM Takaichi

Xinhua satirizes Japan PM Takaichi

Photo taken in Beijing on Nov. 20, 2025, shows the official Xinhua News Agency's post on X, satirically portraying Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as she sees a reflection of herself wearing the uniform of the Imperial Japanese Army. Her recent remarks on Taiwan have led to a diplomatic row between the two countries.

Xinhua satirizes Japan PM Takaichi

Xinhua satirizes Japan PM Takaichi

Photo taken in Beijing on Nov. 20, 2025, shows the official Xinhua News Agency's post on X, satirically portraying Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as she sees a reflection of herself wearing the uniform of the Imperial Japanese Army. Her recent remarks on Taiwan have led to a diplomatic row between the two countries.

Feb. 1936 military revolt in Tokyo

Feb. 1936 military revolt in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 14 Kyodo - A group of young Imperial Japanese Army officers enter the Diet building in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 1936, in an attempt to seize control of key locations, including the prime minister's residence, in the so-called 2.26 incident that started in the early morning of Feb. 26. The coup, conducted by a faction of officers within the Army who were dissatisfied with the government's perceived weakness and corruption, ended in failure.

"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2025, shows a poster of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" about one month after its release at a movie theater in Beijing. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2025, shows a poster of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" about one month after its release at a movie theater in Beijing. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2025, shows a poster of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" about one month after its release at a movie theater in Beijing. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

U.S. secretary of the army in Japan

U.S. secretary of the army in Japan

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (R) shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2025.

"Evil Unbound" released in China

"Evil Unbound" released in China

Photo shows an advertisement of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" at a movie theater in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2025, the 94th anniversary of the Mukden Incident that led to Japan's occupation of China's northeast through 1945, ahead of its release later in the day. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

"Evil Unbound" released in China

"Evil Unbound" released in China

Photo shows an advertisement of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" at a movie theater in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2025, the 94th anniversary of the Mukden Incident that led to Japan's occupation of China's northeast through 1945, ahead of its release later in the day. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

"Evil Unbound" released in China

"Evil Unbound" released in China

Photo shows an advertisement of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" at a movie theater in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2025, the 94th anniversary of the Mukden Incident that led to Japan's occupation of China's northeast through 1945, ahead of its release later in the day. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

"Evil Unbound" released in China

"Evil Unbound" released in China

Photo shows an advertisement of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" at a movie theater in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2025, the 94th anniversary of the Mukden Incident that led to Japan's occupation of China's northeast through 1945, ahead of its release later in the day. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - China

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, salutes the flags of the Party, the nation and the army with a fixed gaze as he reviews troops in a Hongqi limousine during a grand gathering commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Xi delivered a speech at the gathering and reviewed troops. Photo by Yin Bogu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Joint Logistics Support Force formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Information Support Force formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Cyberspace Force formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Aerospace Force formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Guard of Honor formation marches through Tian'anmen Square during a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Guard of Honor formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and a chorus perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy formation passes through Tian'anmen Square during a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The Army formation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Guard of Honor formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The formation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy marches through Tian'anmen Square during a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The formation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Joint Logistics Support Force formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Guard of Honor formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army take part in a rehearsal in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

A joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations for a grand gathering in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

A joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

A joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

A joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

A member of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army makes preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army take part in a rehearsal in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of a joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army perform during a grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM