Evan Kail, a U.S. pawnshop owner, appeared at the 2025 Spring Festival Gala for donating a photo album documenting Japanese war crimes. He gifted the album to the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago in 2022, recognizing its historical value. Kail received a porcelain tea jar in appreciation for his selfless act. Marking the 80th anniversary of WWIIs end he was honored at the gala in Beijing. Kail shared his reflections on visiting China during the festive season.