Core Points - The seminar commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War was held at Peking University, attended by around 150 participants from various fields [1] - The event highlighted the contributions of international friends, including Edgar Snow, in promoting the true story of China and the Chinese Communist Party during the war [1] - The seminar featured keynote speeches and discussions on how to effectively tell the story of contemporary China to the world and promote the spirit of the great anti-war efforts [1] Group 1 - The importance of remembering history and educating people about the past to prevent the repetition of historical tragedies was emphasized by Eric Foster, nephew of Helen Foster Snow [1] - The seminar marked the 120th anniversary of Edgar Snow's birth, reflecting on his role and the role of other international friends in the international communication during the war [1] - The event also witnessed the launch of several projects, including the "Snow International Scholars" program and the "New Era Snow" global media interview plan [2] Group 2 - David Crook's son, Mark Kewin, stressed the need to continue the spirit of internationalism established during the war and the importance of grassroots exchanges in fostering international relations [2] - Mark Kewin highlighted China's significant contributions alongside other nations in the anti-fascist war and the necessity of sharing China's true image with the world [2] - The seminar served as a platform for discussing the establishment of an "International Friends Research" database project [2]