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China publishes English edition of history book on WWII resistance against Japan

Xinhua, August 18, 2015 Adjust font size:

The English edition of a history book about China's resistance against Japan during World War II has hit the market.

The book is a translation of "The Chinese War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression" published by the People's Publishing House in May, said the Central Compilation and Translation Press in a press release.

It introduces important historical facts about China's resistance against Japanese invaders in the 1930s and 1940s. With an objective approach, detailed historical materials and rich statistics, the book presents a multi-dimensional account of the main developments of the war, the press release said.

The book details how China's resistance was an important part of the global war against fascism, as well as the tremendous loss of and extraordinary contribution by Chinese people to achieve victory.

Also included in the book are about 50 rare photographs from the war.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the end of WWII. Endi