A great victory, a historical inevitability.

On September 3, as the melody of “Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China” echoed across Tiananmen Square, a chorus of voices rose high into the sky.

This “battle song,” born in 1943, has traversed time and space, becoming ingrained in the blood of the Chinese people—a “song of triumph” carrying the memory of the Chinese nation.

“Under the banner of the anti-Japanese national united front advocated and established by the Communist Party of China, the Chinese people fought tenaciously against a formidable enemy, building a Great Wall with their flesh and blood, achieving the first complete victory in resisting foreign invasion in modern history.”

“The pivotal role of the Communist Party of China was key to the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.” “The victory was a great triumph of the Communist Party of China playing that central role.” This is the conclusion of history and the voice of the people.

The 14 years of arduous resistance were also a great struggle in which the Communist Party of China turned the tide. It was the Party’s steadfast commitment that supported the hope for national salvation and guided the correct direction toward victory. The history of the war proves that the Communist Party of China is the strong core leading the Chinese people in striving for national independence and liberation.

Remember history, honor the martyrs, cherish peace, and create the future.

Under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China, people of all ethnic groups across the nation carry forward and promote the great spirit of the resistance, striving with determination and courage. From great victory to great rejuvenation, onward!

Leading with the Banner, Forging the Great Power of Resistance

On September 18, 1931, the roar of cannons filled the air. Overnight, Shenyang fell; within months, Northeast China was occupied; and in a few years, much of China was trampled under the iron heel of Japanese forces. The shattered land was soaked in blood and tears, the suffering of the Chinese people beyond words.

In the darkness, who raised the banner and set the direction? Who stood firm as a rock? Who faced death without fear?

“Communist Party members fought bravely on the front lines of the resistance, supporting the hope for national salvation and becoming the mainstay of the entire nation’s war effort.”

Sounding the call to save the nation from peril—

“Drive Japanese imperialism out of China, oppose all imperialist attempts to partition China, and strive for the complete liberation and independence of the Chinese nation.”

At the Ruijin Central Revolutionary Base History Museum, visitors linger before the “Declaration of War Against Japan by the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic.” The declaration was issued when the young Soviet government was less than half a year old.

The day after the September 18 Incident, “Manchurian Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China’s Declaration on the Japanese Imperialist Armed Occupation of Manchuria” was posted throughout Shenyang’s streets. Subsequently, a series of declarations and resolutions, including “Chinese Communist Party’s Declaration on the Japanese Imperialist Violent Occupation of the Three Northeastern Provinces,” called on the nation to rise up and resist.

Prioritizing the greater national interest, the Communist Party of China consistently focused on the principal contradiction between China and Japan. From declarations during the Long March stating “to resist is to live, not to resist is to die,” to immediately calling for “building a solid Great Wall of the national united front” after the July 7 Incident, each call pierced the fascist gloom and awakened the slumbering land.

A Japanese commentator on Chinese affairs at the time admitted, “Driven by the Communist Party of China, the anti-Japanese national united front became the main force propelling the national resistance movement.” Tokyo’s “Allied World Weekly” lamented, “The true anti-Japanese force has always been the Communist Party of China.”

Charting a roadmap to victory with exceptional leadership—

Addressing the characteristics of the conflict—strong enemy, weak us; small enemy, large us; enemy unjust and unsupported, us just and supported—the Communist Party of China outlined the correct direction with the general strategic policy of protracted war and the tactics of people’s war.

The people’s army led by the Communist Party of China “

Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square is a large city square in the center of Beijing, China, known for its cultural and political significance. It was originally built in 1417 during the Ming Dynasty and has since been the site of many important historical events and public gatherings. The square contains monuments such as the Monument to the People’s Heroes and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong.

Great Wall

The Great Wall of China is an ancient series of fortifications built across the historical northern borders of China. Its construction began as early as the 7th century BC, with the most famous sections built by the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) to protect against nomadic invasions. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most iconic symbols of Chinese civilization.

Shenyang

Shenyang is the capital of Liaoning province in northeast China, historically known as the site of the Mukden Incident which precipitated the Japanese invasion of Manchuria. It is most famous for the Shenyang Imperial Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site that served as the former palace of the early Qing dynasty rulers before they conquered all of China.

Northeast China

Northeast China, historically known as Manchuria, is a region comprising the three provinces of Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang. It was the homeland of the Manchu people, who established the Qing Dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of China. The region is also known for its heavy industry, established during the 20th century, and its harsh, cold winters.

Ruijin Central Revolutionary Base History Museum

The Ruijin Central Revolutionary Base History Museum commemorates the early headquarters of the Chinese Communist Party during the Chinese Civil War, when Ruijin served as the capital of the Soviet Republic of China from 1931-1934. It preserves the history and artifacts from this critical period, showcasing the lives of revolutionary leaders and the origins of the communist movement. The site is a significant patriotic education base, highlighting the struggles that eventually led to the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.

Chinese Soviet Republic

The Chinese Soviet Republic was a short-lived communist state established by Mao Zedong and other Chinese Communist Party leaders in 1931 during the Chinese Civil War. Based in Jiangxi province, it served as an experimental base for Mao’s revolutionary policies and military strategies. It was ultimately dismantled in 1934 when Nationalist forces encircled the region, forcing the Communists to begin their strategic retreat known as the Long March.

Long March

The Long March was a strategic military retreat undertaken by the Red Army of the Chinese Communist Party between 1934 and 1935, covering approximately 8,000-12,500 kilometers to evade the Nationalist forces. This grueling journey through harsh terrain became a foundational event in Chinese communist history, cementing Mao Zedong’s leadership and symbolizing perseverance and sacrifice. It is now a central part of the Party’s foundational mythology, representing resilience and revolutionary spirit.

July 7 Incident

The July 7 Incident, also known as the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, was a battle between Chinese and Japanese troops in July 1937 near Beijing. It is widely considered the start of the full-scale Second Sino-Japanese War, a conflict that would eventually merge with World War II. The clash began after Japanese forces claimed a soldier was missing and demanded to search the town of Wanping, leading to a skirmish that escalated into open warfare.