China's V-Day commemoration: Honoring fallen heroes, carrying forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance

According to China Media Group, the parade will feature 45 formations and aerial echelons. One formation, is particularly, symbolic: combines two elements representing the "old" and the "new." The "old" refers to units descended from anti-Japanese wartime forces, while the "new" showcases the modernized structure of China's armed forces.

The special arrangement serves as a bridge between past and present, aiming to demonstrate how China honors its wartime legacy while advancing as a modern nation.

Since 2013, China has institutionalized remembrance through new memorial days, legislation and honor systems. The country established Martyrs' Day on September 30, created a national memorial day on December 13 for victims of the Nanjing Massacre, passed laws protecting the dignity of heroes, and awarded medals to surviving veterans.

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