The Reaches of 100 Stories of Centennial Reflections Surpassing 1 Million

Chongqing - Spanning one month, 100 stories of Centennial Reflections planned and launched by iChongqing to users of Twitter and Facebook were completed on July 19. With appealing stories, elaborate narration, and valuable historical photos, these stories have gained extensive attention from readers from China and beyond, and the total reaches surpass 1 million.

Selected stories presenting the history of the CPC in Chongqing

Combining international transmissions features and overseas readers’ interest with Chongqing's unique culture and history, iChongqing creates English-written stories based on the real history of the CPC in Chongqing. These stories are selected from the glorious developing history of the CPC in Chongqing, which highlight the deep friendship between the CPC and foreign friends, the commitments of the South Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to the building of the united front to resist Japanese aggression and diplomatic relations with other countries, masterpieces against Japanese invasion created by famous artists, writers and playwrights in Chongqing during the War Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and so forth through historical moments, historical events, cultural relics, historical buildings, valuable photos. All of these contents successfully catch the eyes of international readers, many of whom positively participated in the interactions and leave lots of comments.

At the beginning of the creation, the creative team from iChongqing exploited the history of Chongqing in the phase of the War Resistance against Japanese Aggression deeply and extensively. Back at that time, as a place where the South Bureau of the CPC Central Committee was based, Chongqing played an important role in building a united national front to resist Japanese aggression. Meanwhile, as the Far East Commanding Center of the World Anti-Fascist War, Chongqing enjoyed a unique historical position in the world. During that time, members of the CPC set up good and deep friendships with many international peace lovers like American famous writer Hemingway, who came to Chongqing and visited Zhou Enlai secretly, Anna Wang, a German lady, who was the first foreign female holding a major title in the Chinese Eight Route Army, and other foreign friends who tried to help the CPC get international assistance to fight against the Japanese invasions like Joseph Stilwell, Theodore Harold White and so on. These stories don’t only unroll the historical status of Chongqing in the development of the CPC but also demonstrate that the CPC had played the role of a mainstay in the World Anti-Fascist War.

The heart-touching story about Nie Rongzhen, one of the founders of the People’s Republic of China, saving Japanese orphans at the battlefield of anti-Japanese invasion, won praises from international readers.

The CPC is a party holding humanitarianism and undertaking the mission to achieve China’s independence, unity, democracy, and prosperity. Its legendary stories happening on the soil of Chongqing also attracted international readers’ interest. For example, during the period of Chongqing Negotiations, Mao Zedong visited “The Family of Democracy” and talked about building a democratic country, Mao Zedong took a photo with three American soldiers in Chongqing, Zhou Enlai delivered a speech about the current economic situation at the “Xingwu Banquet Meeting” and explained seven principles and policies of the economic construction of the New Democracy and so forth.

There is no national boundary in art. “Famous Painters’ Paintings about the War Resistance against Japanese Aggression” touch many readers' hearts. For instance, the painting Great Lion, created by famous Chinese painter Xu Beihong, demonstrates Chinese people’s dauntless anti-fascist spirit, which echoes readers.

The total reaches surpassing 1 million

One hundred stories of Centennial Reflections are telling straightforward stories in the form of one or two short paragraphs to demonstrate the CPC’s unwavering commitment and endeavors to seeking happiness for the people, rejuvenation for the nation, and great harmony for the world. These stories unfolding real heart-touching history and people worth remembering with valuable photos have left a deep impression on overseas readers. At the same time, an international friend circle gathering foreign friends who love Chongqing and China has been built.