Imagine a nation nearly torn apart, yet rising to stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s top powers 🌏💪. That’s China’s epic journey from the ashes of a 14-year War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to earning a permanent seat at the UN Security Council 🏛️.
When Japan invaded the northeast in 1931, few believed China could endure. Internal turmoil and limited resources made resistance seem impossible. But over 14 brutal years, 400 million people united, draining Japan’s manpower and resources. By 1941, China pinned down up to 85% of Japan’s ground forces.
The human cost was staggering: scholars agree over 35 million Chinese lives were lost in this struggle. Yet each sacrifice fueled a nationwide spirit that even global leaders couldn’t ignore. Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill praised China’s role in diverting Japanese forces, altering the course of WWII.
- 14-year struggle 🎖️
- Over 35M lives lost
- Pinned down 78–85% of Japan’s troops
- UNSC permanent seat secured 🏛️
When the UN was founded in 1945, China’s immense sacrifice and strategic impact unlocked its place among the five permanent members of the Security Council. It’s a story of resilience that still inspires young changemakers from Mumbai to Manila 🚀.
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How China became one of the UNSC's 5 permanent members from ruins
cgtn.com
