Full-scale invasion by Japan on July 7, 1937
七七事变78周年纪念
Tuesday marks the 78th anniversary of the beginning of China's eight-year War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
今年的7月7日是抗日战争爆发78周年纪念日。
On July 7th, 1937, a crucial access point to Beijing, Lugou Bridge, also known as Marco Polo Bridge, was attacked by Japanese troops.
1937年的7月7日,对马可波罗桥, 即北京卢沟桥而言,日本军队袭击成为至关重要的转折点。
Historians agree this signalled the beginning of Japan's full-scale invasion of China, though Japan had invaded the northeast in September 1931.
历史学家们认为这一事件标志着日本全面侵华的开始,尽管1931年9月日本就已开始入侵中国东北。
Remembrance ceremonies will take place on Tuesday to mark the start of the War.
周二将举行抗日战争的纪念仪式。
Last year, Chinese lawmakers designated September 3rd as "Victory Day" in the War of Resistance.
去年,9月3日就被定为抗战胜利日。
It's the day after the Japanese government officially surrendered in 1945.
因为1945年的这一天之后,日本政府宣布无条件投降。
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