By Chen Xiang On October 24, 1943, on the beach of Aitape in northern New Guinea, Australian soldier Leonard George knelt in the sand, blindfolded and bound, awaiting execution by Japanese military officer Yasuno Chikao. Behind him stood Japanese guards and a crowd of local villagers compelled to witness the scene. This photograph of that […]
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Staying true to founding mission of United Nations
By Wu Xian The World Anti-Fascist War was a just war waged in the 1930s and 1940s by the Allies together with all anti-fascist forces worldwide against the aggression of the Axis powers – Germany, Japan and Italy – and their satellite states. The United Nations (UN) was founded on the great victory of the […]
Voices of justice piercing fog of history
By Zhu Yueying, People’s Daily This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Amid ongoing efforts to confront historical truths in Japan, dedicated individuals have spent decades documenting wartime atrocities driven by conscience and justice. Across Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka […]
CSOs to Alia: Your Neutrality, Respect for Democratic Values Unprecedented
The Center for Social Justice and Political Reform in collaboration with Transparency International have described the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia as a true democrat who has brought a new perspective to politics and leadership in the country. The CSOs also expressed satisfaction with the pace of development currently ongoing in the […]
Niche sports step into the spotlight
By Chen Chenxi, People’s Daily On August 14, the Drone Racing competition kicked off at Dong’an Lake Sports Park in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan province, during The World Games 2025. Known as the “aerial F1,” this futuristic sport is rapidly gaining popularity, especially among young athletes. Representing China were three students from Guangzhou No. 2 […]
Shanghai Museum’s ‘sleepless super night’
By Wu Yan, Ju Yunpeng, Cao Lingjuan, People’s Daily At midnight on Aug. 16, while most of Shanghai had settled into slumber, the plaza at the south gate of the Shanghai Museum on People’s Square (Shanghai Museum) was growing ever more animated. A line of visitors stretched across the square. Some had just arrived in […]
China’s underwater archaeology breaks new ground in deep sea
By Sun Haitian, People’s Daily During the summer vacation, the China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea in Qionghai, south China’s Hainan province, welcomed record crowds, with daily visitor numbers nearly 50 percent higher than usual. Since September last year, the museum has hosted a special exhibition titled Deep Blue Marvels, showcasing selected artifacts […]
China keeps ‘doing right thing’
By He Yin, People’s Daily Recent surveys by multiple international polling agencies show that global public opinion toward China continues to improve, with the country’s image gaining wider recognition around the world. This growing recognition reflects China’s commitment to “doing the right thing” and demonstrates the international community’s affirmation of China’s development path. Such acknowledgment […]
To build a peaceful future from the lessons of history
By Wang Yuan, Huan Xiang, Cui Qi, People’s Daily This year marks both the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN). At this pivotal moment, looking back on the […]
TOSIN AJAYI AND HIS POWER OF IMAGINATION
BY SIMON ABIODUN With foresight reminiscent of Nostradamus, Ajayi has become the man who saw tomorrow. Guided by clarity of purpose, he has transformed vision into reality since assuming office as the DGSS, a year ago. What began on 26th August, 2024 has remained action-packed, a fulfilment of promises and continuous progress marked with milestones […]