Core Viewpoint - The conference commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War emphasized the importance of international communication and the contributions of international friends like Edgar Snow in promoting understanding of China and the Chinese Communist Party [1][2] Group 1: International Communication - The conference gathered international and domestic guests to discuss the theme of promoting the great spirit of the Anti-Japanese War and telling the story of China in the new era [1] - Liu Xiaofeng, director of the 5S+ Research Center at Civil Aviation University of China, highlighted the role of historical materials in international communication, suggesting the use of songs, exhibitions, dramas, and films to connect past, present, and future [2] - The conference marked the launch of several projects, including the "Snow International Scholars" program and the "International Friends Research" database [2] Group 2: Contributions of International Friends - Eric Foster, nephew of Edgar Snow, shared insights on how his aunt, Helen Snow, contributed to the understanding of the Chinese Communist Party by collecting biographical materials that supplemented Edgar Snow's work [1] - Sun Hua, director of the China Edgar Snow Research Center at Peking University, expressed gratitude for the truthful reporting by international friends like Snow and called for more new generations of international friends to understand and support China [1]