专访｜中国人民抗日战争是二战历史中不可磨灭的篇章——访英中了解协会荣誉主席里德

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japan is an indelible chapter in the history of World War II, yet the Western understanding of China's sacrifices and contributions in the global anti-fascist war is limited [1][2] Group 1: Historical Significance - The Western education system has very limited content regarding China's history and its significant contributions during World War II, leading to a lack of awareness among the British and Western public about the sacrifices made by the Chinese people [1] - Many in the West mistakenly believe that World War II was solely a European affair, failing to recognize the suffering and sacrifices in other regions, particularly China [1] Group 2: Organizational Efforts - The China-UK Understanding Association, founded in 1965, has been dedicated to promoting friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of China and the UK, with a focus on expanding the international perspective of British youth [1][2] - The association has initiated the "George Hogg Education Fund" to enhance understanding of China's wartime history and to promote educational exchanges between local institutions in the UK and China [2] Group 3: Future Initiatives - The association plans to further expand cooperation between China and the UK, including funding for British students to study in China, aiming to deepen their understanding of the country [2] - There is a call for collective efforts to learn from history in order to plan a better path forward [2]