In 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping wrote a response to the Stilwell's family, expressing his hope that they would continue to promote the spirit of cooperation and contribute to mutual understanding among Chinese and the United States. His message emphasized that the true friendship between peoples originates from the relationship between ordinary citizens and family visit emphasizes the way the partner's heritage continues to inspire future generations in both countries, enhance confidence and encourage dialogue even in difficult times. Eighty years later, Stilwell's path was still a strong symbol of courage, cooperation and international solidarity, reminding both of the people about the long -term value of friendship and exchanging between people.
This week, to celebrate the historic path, the descendants of General Joseph Stilwell of the US are in China on a historical journey for the 80th anniversary of Stilwell, an important source of World War II, connecting India with Kunmin, Yunnan, through North Myanmar (later Birma). The road, named after General Stilwell, played a decisive role in the support of China's Anti -Sapon War, symbolizing international cooperation and common sacrifice. The channel provides weapons, fuel and drugs through dangerous terrain acts as a military path for China's military efforts.
A celebration of the year starting on September 4 at the Stilwell Museum in Chuncin. The nine family members, including Nancy Millward's Great -grandson) and Susan Cole, along with his family, as well as the Great -grandson of Dennis Cox with his daughter Kinda Cox, joined Chinese and American experts to honor her heritage of General Stylwell.
The highlight is the opening of a full copper stylwell statue, described by eye and a carbine on the shoulder. Susan Cole said: This statue shows the deep affection of the Chinese people to him, and also reflects their deep affection for the Chinese people. The event also presented books about books and donated historical documents.
On September 5, the family visited Yunnan, checked the Stilluel Museum, Khukiao, Vandin Bridge and the parts of the old road, where Dennis Cox collected stone as a souvenir. At Tenchun's national military cemetery, the rest of thousands of Chinese soldiers and 19 Americans, they stopped in thinking. To become a completely different problem here, Nancy Milword said. It is important that our children have to learn about their family heritage and the connections he built with the Chinese people. On the Sunshan battlefield, they placed flowers to Chinese and allied soldiers, where the trenches and trunks showed the difficulties of 1944.
The journey also includes cultural exchanges, such as visiting Datyanwan's elementary schools in Chunzin, where the family shared wartime stories with students, playing football and participating in traditional crafts.
Seven Descendants completed their visit to Shanghai at Sung Ching Ling's old residence, related to close friendship with General Stilwell. Stop emphasizes how personal relationships complementary to union of wartime, supporting the strong spirit of Chinese -American friendship.