Images of China before and after the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan in 1945

This set of images was taken by RAF Maj. Gen. Arthur. Leonard was filmed in 1945 and chronicled the lives of people in Shanghai, Chongqing, Kunming and other places before and after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War. The picture shows a street view of the Bund in Shanghai in 1945.

Shanghai, 1945, a man holding a baby.

1945, Shanghai, Huangpu River and The Bund.

In 1945, on the Bund, the tram stopped with passengers.

Warship on the Huangpu River, Shanghai, 1945.

In Kunming, 1945, grain was sold on the streets.

In 1945, Kunming, a little boy with a tiger hat.

1945, Kunming, bustling bazaar.

In 1945, a butcher shop in Kunming.

In 1945, Kunming, the archway of the street and the traffic police on duty.

In Kunming, 1945, near colonel Le Seelleur's house.

In 1945, Kunming, an old city gate.

In 1945, Chongqing, major general He Yishi's residence.

In Chongqing, 1945, children who were curious about foreigners.

Chongqing, 1945, street after rain.

Arthur. Leonard's landline.