On August 16, the Consulate General of China in Chicago, together with the Asia Pop-up Cinema, jointly held a special screening of Dead to Rights in Chicago. Consul General Wang Baodong attended, delivered remarks, and watched the film with more than 100 local overseas Chinese and American people from various sectors, in joint commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Consul General Wang stated that China made irreplaceable historical contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War with tremendous sacrifices. The severe atrocities committed by Japanese militarist forces during the war of aggression against China are backed by overwhelming evidence. Many international friends, including Ms. Minnie Vautrin, from Secor, Illinois, faithfully documented the historical truth through their cameras and diaries. Remembering history is to learn from it and create a better future. Under the stewardship of the two presidents, China and the United States should work together in the same direction, safeguard the achievements of peace and development, work hand in hand to build a community with a shared future for humanity and create a brighter future.

Attendees commented that the Chinese people’s anti-aggression spirit is deeply touching, and the history of Nanjing Massacre must never be forgotten.