Graphics: China's sacrifices and contributions to World War II

December 13 marks the 12th national memorial ceremony for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre. On this day in 1937, the Japanese army entered Nanjing and committed atrocities that claimed 300,000 lives.

The data poster below offers a data-driven perspective on the Chinese battlefield during World War II, highlighting China's decisive role in defeating Japanese militarism. It also underscores the immense sacrifices that are often underrepresented in Western narratives.

During the 14 years of resistance, China suffered more than 35 million casualties. During the same period, Chinese forces killed, wounded or captured over 1.5 million Japanese troops – accounting for more than 75 percent of Japan's total military losses in the war.