A comprehensive exhibition commemorating the relocation of Chinese universities during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) was inaugurated at Sanming University in Fujian province. The event, organized in collaboration with over 40 universities nationwide, marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The exhibition vividly portrays the challenging journey of more than 150 universities that were compelled to move to safer regions, including the southwestern, northwestern, central-southern, and eastern mountainous areas, to preserve the essence of education during the war. Tang Tao, an expert from East China Normal University, emphasized the significance of this relocation in China’s educational history and the importance of educating students about this pivotal period. The exhibition also sheds light on the wartime efforts of over 20 universities established by the Communist Party of China, filling a crucial gap in historical records. It narrates the story of a military and political academy in Yan’an, Shaanxi province, which trained over 100,000 cadres amidst relentless warfare. Additionally, the exhibition explores the wartime relocation and postwar development of higher education institutions in Fujian and Taiwan, highlighting the shared destiny and blood ties between compatriots in Taiwan and the mainland. Chen Lieping, Party chief of Sanming University, stated that the exhibition hall serves as a lasting repository of wartime memory and an immersive platform for ideological and political education, ensuring the flame of civilization and the power of education are passed down through generations.