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Source: BBC World Service-PRI-WGBH Boston "The World"

Roundup

8-15-05

Museum in China honors American military (6min)

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Japan's surrender in World War II. In China, the war is seen as a victory of the Communist forces over the Japanese. A new set of museums in China honors those who helped end the conflict. The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports from Chengdu in southwestern China.

Read entire article at BBC World Service-PRI-WGBH Boston "The World"