Eighty-seven years ago, the August 13^th Songhu Battle broke out. Under the banner of the Chinese United Front against Japanese Aggression advocated by the Communist Party of China, the Chinese military and civilians united as one against the enemy, joining forces to overcome national calamity and building a solid wall of defense against aggression. In order to inherit and carry forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and deeply mourn the martyrs and compatriots who sacrificed heroically in the war, on August 13^th, Baoshan District held a series of grand activities to commemorate the 87^th anniversary of the all-nation resistance against Japanese aggression and the August 13^th Songhu Battle. Colleagues from revolutionary memorial halls across the country, researchers on the history of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, student representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and people from all walks of life participated in the activities.

Anziri Tuxunjiang, a student from Kashi, Xinjiang, said, "Today's commemorative event have made me realize more deeply that the happy life we have now is built upon the flesh and blood of our predecessors, who erected a steel Great Wall for us. I firmly believe that my classmates who accompanied me on this visit and commemoration will always remind themselves in the future to remember history and honour the martyrs. We will work hard and comfort the spirits of the martyrs with practical actions."

Mr. Zhong Yiping, the descendant of martyr Zhong Ming, came to pay tribute with his grandfather's photo on that day. In recent years, while collecting relevant historical materials, he has been committed to telling future generations the heroic stories and spirits of the martyrs during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. "I want young people to know that our predecessors were very brave and patriotic, willing to sacrifice their lives and shed blood for the country. After understanding this history, we will be more patriotic and work hard to contribute to the country," said Zhong Yiping.

Since the morning, there has been a constant stream of citizens visiting the Songhu Memorial Hall. Rrich historical materials, cultural relics and multimedia scene reproductions enabled visitors to immerse themselves in the two intense Songhu battles on the spot and gain a deep understanding of the whole process of the arduous 14-year resistance against Japanese Aggression. Many visitors came from other cities, including Feng Keyu from Chizhou, Anhui Province. He said, "The Songhu Battle was extremely fierce. Seeing this makes me realize even more that our happy life today is truly hard-won and they earned it for us with their blood. So we must cherish our current happy life and work hard to build our great motherland."

On that day, a study tour group from Taiwan visited the exhibition hall. They were deeply touched and gained a lot from the historical materials and precious cultural relics. Wang Siying, a student from Taiwan, said, "I think this is the best interpretation of the Chinese national spirit by our revolutionary predecessors. For me, the most important spirits I have learned are perseverance, tenacity, fearlessness of sacrifice, and serving the people."

In order to give full play to the role of red culture in cultivating souls and educating people, the Songhu Memorial Hall held special research activities on August 13^th for teenagers. Students can participate in activities such as answering questions, collecting stamps, and exploring cultural relics in the hall, and watching the classic film "Defenders" about the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. In this way, they can deeply understand the history of Shanghai during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and appreciate the heroic deeds of the martyrs and strengthen their patriotic sentiments. 

On the afternoon of the same day, the "Strengthening Belief by Studying History" historical discussion and achievement sharing session with the theme of "post-war trials and world peace" was held in the Songhu Battle Hall. Experts and scholars who study the history of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, colleagues from memorial halls and representatives of the public from all over the country reviewed historical facts in depth, felt the great spirit of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, and discussed the historical role and practical significance of post-war trials. This event showcased China's commitment to holding high the glorious banner of building a community with a shared future for mankind and working with people from all over the world to promote the world towards peace, security, prosperity and progress.