Echoes of Peace: event to commemorate WWII anniversary held in Kenya

In a tribute to the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, China Media Group (CMG) hosted the "Echo of Peace" cultural exchange event in Nairobi, Kenya, on August 19.

The event brought together over 200 guests from Kenyan government, media, think tanks and academic institutions.

Shen Haixiong, president of CMG, delivered a speech via video at the event.

"History is the best textbook," Shen said. "Only by remembering history can we stand firm in safeguarding peace, defending fairness and justice, and creating a better future."

The event screened several Chinese films and documentaries to underscore the value of peace and the shared responsibility to protect it, including those produced by CGTN Africa, which specifically focused on the contributions of African soldiers during World War II.

Guests praised these films for restoring historical truth and shedding light on the significant, yet often overlooked, role of African people in the war.