A section of the exhibition "Carving History – Shanghai and the New Woodcut Narratives of the War of Resistance (1931–1949)" is seen at the China Art Museum in Shanghai on June 20, 2025. /CGTN

In 1939, artist Wang Qi created this woodcut inspired by the Battle of Shanghai. It depicts a Chinese pilot, flying a damaged fighter, heroically crashing into a Japanese warship. The bold, forceful lines capture the moment's immense impact, conveying both the tragedy and the fearless spirit of resistance. This photo was taken on June 20, 2025. /CGTN

Books related to woodcut art are seen in the exhibition on June 20, 2025. /CGTN

A piece of old woodblock and carving tools are displayed in the exhibition, alongside a book titled "Hatred "on the right. This photo was taken on June 20, 2025. /CGTN

In 1934, Huang Xinbo created the woodcut "Roar." Its bold and simple style conveys people's deep anger with the Japanese invaders. This photo taken on June 20, 2025. /CGTN

People visit the exhibition titled "Carving History – Shanghai and the New Woodcut Narratives of the War of Resistance (1931–1949)" in Shanghai. This photo was taken on June 20, 2025. /CGTN

Chinese artist Li Lu (1921-2023) drew inspiration from news about overseas battlefronts of the Anti-Fascist War to create woodcuts with themes such as "Hitler Has No Good End," "Allies Land in North Africa" and "Fascism Weakens Year by Year," which served as powerful tools for news communication. This photo was taken on June 20, 2025. /CGTN

Woodcut prints were also used as a form of emergency currency during the 1942 War of Resistance, as seen in the four designs on the right. This photo taken on June 20, 2025. /CGTN