Editor's Note:
Today marks the 87th anniversary of the September 18 Incident, also known as the Mukden Incident, which marked the beginning of the 14-year war against Japanese aggression. Various activities were held across China to commemorate the anniversary. Local officers and soldiers of the PLA, along with students, took part in an annual memorial service at the square of the 9.18 History Museum in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, on September 18, 2018. (Photos: VCG)
Local officers and soldiers of the PLA, along with students, stood at attention during the annual memorial service at the square of the 9.18 History Museum in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, on September 18, 2018. Photo: VCG 
Local officers and soldiers of the PLA, along with students, hit the commemorative bell during the annual memorial service held at the square of the 9.18 History Museum in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, on September 18, 2018. Photo: VCG 
A group of students walk past the commemorative bell at the square of the 9.18 Museum in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, on September 18, 2018. Photo: VCG
