To mark the 70th anniversary of World War II, China will showcase photo exhibits globally, in 150 countries. Over 300 photos of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the Anti-Fascist War between the 1930s and 1940s will be displayed, in cooperation with the State Archives Administration and the Xinhua News Agency.
In several Chinese regions such as Shanghai, Jiangsu and Guangdong, more than 1,500 artworks will be displayed from Aug. 10 to Sept. 20.
Overall, 10 films, 12 TV dramas, 20 documentaries and three animated features about the period will be aired in July.
In a report by the Global Times, Hu Lingyuan, professor at the Center for Japanese Studies in Fudan University, rejects the labelling of the exhibits as propaganda.
"Some people say such high-profile commemorations are politically motivated to address domestic conflicts and international problems like the South China Sea disputes. That's nonsense," he clarified.
Furthermore, Hu posited that such a move is not aimed at encouraging hatred between countries but to remind the nations not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
Lu Yaodong, the director of the Institute of Japanese Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, agreed.
"Every country has the right to tell others its modern history and it is reasonable to remind people of what had happened during the war," said Lu.
In line with the display of the exhibits, the People's Liberation Army will also stage an exhibit that will emphasize the role of the Communist Party during the war. It will be held in the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution between July 15 and Sept. 15.
Captions will be provided in six languages, including Russian, English and French.