Core Points - The article highlights the significant events surrounding Japan's surrender in World War II and the subsequent return of Taiwan to China, marking a pivotal moment in Chinese history [2][3][4]. Group 1: Events Leading to Surrender - On August 21, 1945, a Japanese delegation arrived in Zhijiang, Hunan, to negotiate surrender terms, marking the beginning of the surrender process in China [2]. - The formal surrender ceremony took place on September 2, 1945, aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, where representatives from the Allied powers signed the surrender documents, officially ending World War II [2]. - A week later, on September 9, 1945, the surrender ceremony for Japanese forces in China occurred in Nanjing, symbolizing Japan's military defeat in China [2]. Group 2: Return of Taiwan - On October 25, 1945, a surrender ceremony was held in Taipei, where Taiwan was officially returned to Chinese sovereignty after being under Japanese rule since 1895 [3]. - The announcement by Chen Yi, the commander of the Chinese forces in Taiwan, marked the end of a 50-year separation and was celebrated by the local population [3][4]. Group 3: Public Sentiment and Celebration - The news of Japan's surrender led to widespread celebrations across China, with people expressing joy through various means, including parades and the display of "Celebrating Taiwan's Return" banners [4]. - In cities like Yan'an, Chongqing, and Shanghai, citizens celebrated the victory with fireworks and national flags, reflecting a collective sense of triumph and national pride [4]. Group 4: Historical Significance - The events surrounding Japan's surrender and Taiwan's return are viewed as crucial milestones in China's fight against Japanese aggression, reinforcing national unity and territorial integrity [4][5]. - The article emphasizes the importance of remembering these historical events as a reminder of the struggles endured and the significance of maintaining peace [5].

人民网乌兰巴托7月31日电 （记者张朋辉）7月31日晚，中国驻蒙古国大使馆举办庆祝中国人民解放军建军98 周年、纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年招待会。中国驻蒙古国大使沈敏娟、国防武官张秀 良大校，蒙古国国防部国务秘书冈呼亚格少将、国家大呼拉尔法律常设委主席朝格特巴特尔等蒙方官员，参加抗 日战争老兵及家属，各界友好人士及部分驻蒙使节等近300人参加了招待会。 沈敏娟表示，在中国共产党坚强领导下，中国人民解放军为人民解放、国家富强、国土安全作出了卓越贡 献、建立了不朽功勋。中国军队正朝着如期实现建军一百年奋斗目标、加快建成世界一流军队迈进，为实现中华 民族伟大复兴提供战略支撑，为维护世界和平与稳定作出新的贡献。 沈敏娟说，80年前，中国人民经过14年浴血奋战，取得抗日战争伟大胜利，捍卫了国家主权和领土完整，迎 来了中华民族从深重危机走向伟大复兴的历史转折点。中国的抗战开始时间最早，持续时间最长，付出代价最 大，以3500万军民的巨大牺牲为世界反法西斯战争胜利作出了重大贡献。中国共产党人勇敢战斗在抗日战争最前 线，发挥了中流砥柱作用。苏蒙联军与中国军队并肩战斗，矗立在张家口的纪念塔，记载着这段用 ...