The China Soong Ching Ling Foundation (CSCLF) is staging a photo exhibition in special memory of the efforts and contributions made by Madame Soong Ching Ling, wife of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, in the final victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggressions.

The photo exhibition entitled "Invincible China – Soong Ching Ling and the Great Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression" was launched on Aug. 28 at Madame Soong's former residence in Beijing, now a converted museum. The exhibition was part of the commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the Chinese people’s victory in their War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

The CSCLF selected more than 120 photos, some of which were made public for the first time, to illustrate Madame Soong's contributions to protecting world peace, organizing the national salvation movement, linking the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Kuomingtang (KMT), establishing a united front, opposing separatism, seeking international aid and supporting nationwide resistance against Japanese aggression.

At the launch ceremony, Sun Chunlan, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, recognized Madame Soong's role in China's victory.

"Madame Soong actively responded to the CPC's urge to 'stop civil war and form a united front to fight against Japanese invasion,' and decided to support the CPC by means of bridging the CPC and KMT and seeking international help," said Sun, referring to Soong as "a great believer in patriotism, democracy, internationalism and communism, an outstanding activist in the international community, and a proven precursor in safeguarding world peace."

Also at the launch ceremony, the CSCLF Deputy Chairman Qi Mingqiu reviewed Madame Soong's wartime contributions. He said that history is a nation's best memory and textbook. When China was under the menace of Japanese invasion, "Madame Soong kept upholding patriotism and justice, and she kept standing with the CPC and the Chinese people," said Qi.

The photo exhibition will last until the end of November. In the meantime, Madame Soong Ching Ling's former residence will also issue commemorative postcards featuring the exhibition.

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