Liverpool Unveils WWII Tribute to Chinese Seamen Heroes 💙

Hey folks! Ever heard of the 20,000 Chinese seamen who sailed into danger to help the Allies in WWII? Liverpool’s Albert Dock turned into a time machine this week as the China Media Group (CMG) launched the "Echoes of Peace" event. The star of the show? A powerful photo exhibit unveiling the untold saga of these heroes forming a "steel transport line" across treacherous seas. 🚢⚓️

After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, these brave souls from the Chinese mainland sailed into the unknown, forging an unbreakable bond with the British people. Liverpool Mayor Barbara Murray got choked up viewing wartime convoys braving storms and enemy fire — proof that true heroes come in all shapes and flags. 🌧️🔥

AI Brings History to Life
Tech lovers, this one’s for you: CGTN’s new doc, "Witness to War," uses AI-powered restoration to transport you into journalist George Hogg’s life on the frontlines in China. His nephew, Mark Thomas, even donated Hogg’s original manuscripts, including "I See a New China," making history feel super real. 🤖📜

Global Voices for Peace
It wasn’t just cool photos and AI magic. Leaders worldwide, like UN Geneva Director-General Tatiana Valovaya and former Hungarian Prime Minister Medgyessy Péter, joined virtually to stress that peace is built on unity and remembering our shared past. Their message? No true winners in war — but collaboration can build a brighter future. 🌍✌️

This powerful exhibit sheds new light on a personal yet global chapter of WWII, showing that solidarity and resilience still resonate today. It’s a story we can all learn from — and share. 💬❤️

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A forgotten British WWII story of Chinese seamen unveiled in Liverpool

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