Shanghai honors eighty-year milestone of triumph over Japanese hostility, reinforcing China-U.S. interpersonal relationships.
Boots and Bullets Tied in Friendship
On Jun 23, 2025, Nell Calloway, a spirited lady with a historical backbone, graced the stage of the Shanghai commemoration event titled "History illuminates the present, cooperation lights the future". Photographer Yu Xi captured her fierce presence. But who is this eloquent orator? She's naught but the granddaughter of General Claire Chennault, a titan in the annals of Sino-American history, celebrated for his command of the Flying Tigers during WWII[3].
In her captivating address, she reminisced on the extraordinary sacrifices of countless Chinese during WWII, and reaffirmed the unyielding bond between the U.S. and China—a kinship forged in the fiery crucible of war[1][4]. The event seems to be part of the grand jubilee celebrating the 80th anniversary of WWII's end—a testament to the profound cooperation between China and the U.S. during those turbulent times[2]. Nell's speech echoed with the legacy of the Flying Tigers and the Doolittle Raiders, unsung heroes who shaped Sino-American relations irrevocably during the war[1][2].
Nell Calloway expressed her gratitude for the remarkable camaraderie between China and the United States, a bond that was initially forged during the challenging times of World War II. Despite the passage of decades, this cooperation continues to be as resilient as the Flying Tigers themselves, extending even to the realms of sports.
