China Celebrates 98th Anniversary of Chinese People's Liberation Army

The Chinese Embassy in Iran held a reception to commemorate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Ambassador Cong Peiwu highlighted the significance of the victory, emphasizing that the Chinese military has always been a force for safeguarding world peace, while General Ahadi and Military Attache Hu Xiao expressed their desire for continued military exchanges between the two countries.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chinese Embassy in Iran hosted a reception to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
  • Ambassador Cong Peiwu emphasized that President Xi Jinping views the Chinese military as a key force in safeguarding world peace.
  • General Ahadi, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, and Military Attache Hu Xiao expressed their desire for continued military exchanges between the two militaries.
  • The reception featured a photo exhibition, the Chinese military's promotional video "Guardian," and congratulatory messages for the Chinese military.
  • The guests highly praised the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression's contributions to the World Anti-Fascist War victory.
  • The reception was attended by over 100 Iranian representatives, diplomatic envoys, and military attaches.

Statistics:

  • 98: The anniversary number of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
  • 80: The anniversary number of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
  • 100: The number of Iranian representatives, diplomatic envoys, and military attaches who attended the reception.

Sources:

  • "Government of the People's Republic of China news release." July 29, 2025 is not an original date - it has been removed according to instructions. Source text only mentions July 29, 2025.