China govt unveils logo to commemorate WWII victory over Japan

SINGAPORE — The Chinese government today (July 27) unveiled an official logo to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, featuring symbols of peace as well as Chinese nationalism.

The logo contains the number “70”, placed prominently in its centre, and imageries of doves and the Great Wall of China.

State news agency Xinhua, citing the State Council Information Office, said that the doves represented peace, while the Great Wall is shaped in the letter “V” to mark “victory”.

The doves “demonstrate the memory of history and the aspiration for peace, representing people from the five continents united and moving together toward a beautiful future after going through ‘blood and fire,’ ” Xinhua said.

The birds “also symbolise the Chinese people are flying to a future of great rejuvenation under the leadership of the Communist Party of China”, Xinhua added.

A huge military parade is planned for Beijing on September 3 — the day after the anniversary of the Japanese forces’ formal surrender.