The inscription“Vow to Avenge Our Country's Grievances”on Zhongshan Gate inscribed amidst the chaos of battle in Nanjing, December, 1937，remains visible. /CFP

Ginkgo trees turning gold around Zhonghua Gate, Nanjing, November 15, 2023. /CFP

Japanese armored tanks breach through Zhonghua Gate and invade Nanjing, December 11, 1937. /CFP

Tourists visit the Nanjing City Wall at Zhonghua Gate, May 18, 2025. /CFP