Students visit a photo exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 2, 2025. The photo exhibition, hosted by the Chinese embassy in Sri Lanka, was held Tuesday at Hindu College in Colombo. The weeklong exhibition will tour several schools in Sri Lanka. (Xinhua/Chen Dongshu)

COLOMBO, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- A photo exhibition has been held here commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

The photo exhibition, hosted by the Chinese embassy in Sri Lanka, was held Tuesday at Hindu College in Colombo. More than 40 rare historical photos on display vividly depict the Chinese people's arduous struggle against Japanese aggression as well as the joint efforts of people around the world to safeguard peace.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Ji Lili, counselor of the Chinese embassy in Sri Lanka, expressed the hope that the exhibition would inspire younger generations to become promoters of peace, guardians of history, and builders of a better world.

The weeklong exhibition will tour several schools in Sri Lanka. Through photo displays, documentary screenings and themed lectures, it aims to introduce local primary and secondary school students to the history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance and showcase the resilience and determination of the Chinese nation in resisting aggression. ■