纪念抗战胜利80周年图片展及观影会在老挝举行

Core Viewpoint - The events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War highlight the importance of historical reflection to foster peace and a more just international order [1]. Group 1: Event Summary - A photo exhibition and a screening of the documentary "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" were held in Vientiane, Laos, organized by the Chinese Embassy and the China Cultural Center in Laos [1]. - The event was attended by over 40 representatives from 14 countries, including diplomats and representatives from international organizations such as UNICEF and UNDP [1]. Group 2: Documentary Insights - The documentary "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" recounts the humanitarian act of Chinese fishermen who rescued British POWs during World War II [2]. - In October 1942, the Japanese military requisitioned the "Lisbon Maru" to transport over 1,800 British POWs, which was sunk by the US military near Zhoushan, leading to the rescue of 384 British prisoners by local fishermen [2].