77th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II commemorated(1/5)

People visit the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to commemorate the 77th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II in Beijing, Aug. 15, 2022. (Photo: Chinanews.com/Li Peiyun)

Japan surrendered to Allied forces on August 15, 1945 in World War II and today marks the 77th anniversary of Japan's defeat and unconditional surrender.

A special edition of The Central News Agency is on show at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing, Aug. 15, 2022. (Photo: Chinanews.com/Li Peiyun)

Japanese Instrument of Surrender is displayed at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing, Aug. 15, 2022. (Photo: Chinanews.com/Li Peiyun)

People visit the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to commemorate the 77th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II in Beijing, Aug. 15, 2022. (Photo: Chinanews.com/Li Peiyun)

People visit the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to commemorate the 77th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II in Beijing, Aug. 15, 2022. (Photo: Chinanews.com/Li Peiyun)