China Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Victory Against Japanese Aggression

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Yesterday, China held a grand military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The parade celebrated the heroic struggles of the Chinese soldiers, the unity of the Chinese people, and the shared hatred of the international anti-fascist alliance. The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression lasted 14 years, resulting in the defeat of Japanese militarist aggressors and the complete victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. The war had far-reaching world significance, with the Chinese battlefield containing more than 70% of the Japanese army and creating a crucial strategic space for the Allied forces.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression lasted 14 years, resulting in the defeat of Japanese militarist aggressors and the complete victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
  • The war had far-reaching world significance, with the Chinese battlefield containing more than 70% of the Japanese army and creating a crucial strategic space for the Allied forces.
  • The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression inflicted over 35 million military and civilian casualties and direct economic losses exceeding $100 billion.
  • Over 20,000 brave Basotho soldiers fought bloody battles against fascism in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, with 1,100 perishing on the battlefields.
  • The victory of the World Anti-Fascist War led to the establishment of the United Nations and ushered in a new era of collective peace and development for humanity.
  • The Chinese government officially resumed sovereignty over Taiwan on October 25, 1945, and the 26th United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758 in 1971, recognizing the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate representation of China.
  • China will firmly uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law.
  • The China-Africa community with a shared future is flourishing, and China is willing to work hand in hand with its Lesotho friends to enhance friendship, benefit their people, and jointly safeguard world peace.

Statistics:

  • The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression lasted 14 years.
  • The war resulted in over 35 million military and civilian casualties and direct economic losses exceeding $100 billion.
  • Over 20,000 Basotho soldiers fought against fascism, with 1,100 perishing on the battlefields.
  • The Chinese government officially resumed sovereignty over Taiwan on October 25, 1945.
  • The 26th United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758 in 1971, recognizing the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate representation of China.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. (2021). Speech by President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. (2021). Remarks by President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.