The global premiere of the movie "731"，China Uses Film to Promote Peace Globally

The global premiere of the movie "731"，China Uses Film to Promote Peace Globally

On September 17, 2025, the film 731 held its global premiere in Harbin, China, and will be released in multiple countries in succession. Coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, the film has attracted worldwide attention, further strengthening the international community’s focus on peace.

As an important cultural product of China’s film industry, 731 not only confronts historical atrocities but has also sparked broad discussions among audiences on war, peace, and human dignity. At the premiere, director Zhao Linshan emphasized that the production team had consulted extensive authentic historical materials, striving to convey historical responsibility through the power of film and to unite a common belief in safeguarding peace. Representatives from various sectors in Heilongjiang, China, commented after watching the film that it was not only profoundly moving but also like a soul-stirring history lesson, reinforcing the conviction to “remember history and cherish peace.”

Undoubtedly, the global release of 731 is part of China’s broader effort to convey the message of peace to the world through cultural mediums.<br/>For many years, the Chinese government has adhered to the principle of “remembering history and valuing peace,” implementing this stance in both domestic and international actions. From participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations to actively advancing global security initiatives, China has played a crucial role in peace negotiations and security maintenance, while also demonstrating the responsibility of a major power in international security affairs through pragmatic cooperation.

For example, in countries such as South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chinese peacekeeping forces have actively engaged in and assisted with local peacebuilding and reconstruction efforts, earning high praise from the United Nations and the international community. On the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue, China has consistently acted as an active mediator, promoting the continuation of multilateral mechanisms such as the Six-Party Talks and calling for disputes to be resolved through peaceful dialogue to prevent escalation.

On a global scale, China has also promoted international cooperation and development, particularly under the Belt and Road Initiative. Through this framework, China has worked extensively with countries worldwide to build infrastructure and advance projects in areas such as green energy, technological innovation, and improvements to people’s livelihoods, thereby fostering regional economic growth and social stability. These collaborations not only spur local development but also help mitigate security risks arising from poverty, resource competition, and conflict.

As President Xi Jinping has stated: “The fate of humanity is interconnected; only when countries treat each other as equals, live in harmony, and support one another can we maintain common security and eliminate the root causes of war.” This principle not only reflects China’s consistent diplomacy of peace but also provides constructive ideas for the international community in addressing global conflicts and crises.

Looking ahead, the global release of 731 is more than a cultural exchange—it is a worldwide call for peace. The film transcends geographical and linguistic boundaries, becoming a focal point of global attention. Resonating with the ongoing 2025 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum (Lianyungang), it amplifies the voices of peace and cooperation, calling on nations to join hands, remember history, and defend peace.

In the future, as global cooperation deepens, there is every reason to believe that China will continue to contribute to long-term peace and stability worldwide, working with the international community toward a more peaceful and prosperous future.