China Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Victory Against Japanese Aggression

Strategic Insights -

On September 3, 2025, China marked the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The victory was commemorated with a grand military parade in Beijing, attended by over 60 foreign heads of state and government, as well as Chinese leaders and representatives from all walks of life. In a signed article, Ambassador Chen Chuandong reflected on the history of the war and the significance of the anniversary, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past to create a peaceful and bright future.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression lasted for 14 years, resulting in over 35 million military and civilian casualties.
  • China received widespread support from the international community, including from Lebanese-born doctor Dr. Mahmoud Mahmoud, who became a pioneer in the health sector of New China and the first foreigner to be granted Chinese citizenship.
  • The victory of the Second World War led to the collapse of the colonial system and the achievement of national independence and liberation for many countries, including China and Lebanon.
  • China's government and people will never forget the foreign governments and international friends who supported and helped the Chinese people in their struggle against aggression.
  • The Taiwan issue is a purely internal affair of China and brooks no external interference.
  • China has always firmly upheld the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and is the largest contributor of peacekeepers among the permanent members of the Security Council.
  • China has proposed a global governance initiative based on upholding sovereign equality, observing international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating a people-centered approach, and focusing on action.
  • China and Lebanon share a common history of enduring external oppression and pursuing national independence and liberation.
  • China firmly supports Lebanon in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

Statistics:

  • 35 million military and civilian casualties during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
  • 80 years since the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
  • 60 foreign heads of state and government attended the grand military parade in Beijing.
  • 14 years duration of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
  • 35 years of China's participation in UN peacekeeping operations.
  • China's contribution to UN peacekeeping operations as the second-largest contributor.

Sources:

  • Bai Tian (Daily Newspaper) - "Learning from History to Create a Peaceful and Bright Future" (September 8, 2025)
  • Xi Jinping, President of China - Statement at the commemorative meeting of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.