Exhibition commemorating the epic relocation of universities opens in Fujian

A panoramic exhibition commemorating the epic relocation of Chinese universities during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) opened at Sanming University in Fujian province over the weekend.

Organized by Sanming University with support from over 40 universities across China, the exhibition marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

It recreates the arduous journey of more than 150 universities, which were forced to relocate to southwestern, northwestern, central-southern, and eastern mountainous regions to preserve the flame of civilization after North China could no longer accommodate "a single quiet desk".

Tang Tao, an expert from East China Normal University who contributed to the exhibition's outline, said the wartime relocation is a vital chapter in China's educational history, and students should learn such history through exhibitions.

For over 80 years, many universities have established memorials at their relocation sites to honor this legacy, Tang said, adding that what sets this exhibition apart is its panoramic approach, capturing the entire timeline and nationwide scope of the universities' relocations.