Key Facts
• July 7 marks 88 years since the Marco Polo Bridge Incident.
• Ceremony held at the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Memorial Hall.
• Communist Party Politburo Standing Committee member Cai Qi attended.
• Cai Qi emphasized the Communist Party’s role in the anti-Japanese war.
• 2025 marks 80 years since the victory in the War of Resistance.
• Over 3,000 artifacts and 1,500 photos displayed in a new exhibition.
• September 3 military parade planned at Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
Summary
China commemorated the 88th anniversary of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident on July 7, 2025, with a ceremony at the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Memorial Hall near Beijing. The event, attended by Cai Qi, a senior Communist Party official, highlighted the Party’s role in the anti-Japanese war and its contribution to the global fight against fascism. This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the war’s victory, making the ceremony particularly significant. A new exhibition featuring over 3,000 artifacts and 1,500 photos was launched to enhance public awareness of the war. Commemorative events will continue, culminating in a military parade at Tiananmen Square on September 3.
