Smart education

The memorial is also exploring new ways to tell its story, including immersive technologies and artificial intelligence applications. "While preserving the physical evidence of the battle remains crucial, we are exploring innovative ways to help visitors, especially young people, engage with this history," Ma explains.

Beyond public education, the memorial actively collects and researches related history. It organizes 20 to 30 annual activities themed around the war against Japanese aggression, Ma adds.

As China commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the Sihang Warehouse stands as a testament to the sacrifices and determination that helped build modern China.