纪念抗战胜利80周年观影活动在摩洛哥举行

Core Viewpoint - The event commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War, highlighting China's contributions to global peace and the importance of historical remembrance [1][2]. Group 1: Event Overview - The Chinese Embassy in Morocco hosted a screening of the documentary "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War [1]. - Approximately 60 attendees, including representatives from various political parties, participated in the screening, expressing appreciation for China's contributions to the victory in the war [1]. Group 2: Historical Context - The documentary details the sinking of the "Lisbon Maru" in October 1942, where over 1,800 British POWs were being transported by Japanese forces and were subsequently rescued by local fishermen after the ship was sunk by American forces [2]. - The production of "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" took seven years, with filming locations including Zhoushan and Hong Kong in China, as well as the UK, the US, and Japan to gather testimonies from witnesses and descendants [2]. Group 3: Reactions and Statements - Moroccan political figures praised the film for showcasing the heroism of Chinese fishermen and emphasized the importance of peace [1]. - The acting charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy, Zhou Zhicheng, highlighted the sacrifices made by the Chinese people 80 years ago and called for a collective effort to promote world peace and development [1].