Resistance History Honored

Chinese state media on July 7 prioritized the 88th anniversary of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The day began with general messages on defending history, evolving into calls to remember history as the "best textbook" and to strive for national self-improvement. By late morning, reporting across numerous state outlets, including Global Times, explicitly marked the anniversary. The narrative culminated in the afternoon with extensive coverage of President Xi Jinping personally paying tribute to martyrs of the resistance war in Yangquan, Shanxi, solidifying the day's central editorial focus. Separately, earlier reports continued to feature Xi's engagement with the US youth pickleball delegation, extending a narrative from the previous day about fostering bilateral friendship. Economic discussions included ongoing property debt restructuring and BRICS nations' stance on US tariffs.