China staged a massive military parade Thursday celebrating with fanfare the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II, but not all Chinese were glued to the spectacle: Many had fled, for Japan.
Japan was one of the most popular overseas destinations for Chinese tourists during a three-day national holiday through Saturday, travel agencies said.
"I chose this time to visit, because the government suddenly announced (in May) this special holiday," said Yu Yong, a 40-year-old IT worker visiting Japan. "I heard that Japan is a very good place, and recently it's a hot tourist destination."