China Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance

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China celebrated the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War with a grand military parade at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. The event, led by President Xi Jinping, honored the martyrs and called for a path of peaceful development in a world fraught with uncertainty. World leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, the top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, attended the event, along with representatives of countries that supported China's fight in World War II.

Key Takeaways:

  • China held a massive military parade at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
  • President Xi Jinping oversaw the parade and reviewed the troops, emphasizing the importance of peace and development in a world marked by turbulence and uncertainty.
  • Xi highlighted China's major contribution to the salvation of human civilization and the defense of world peace in the war, which was achieved under a national united front against Japanese aggression.
  • Xi called on the Chinese people to stay united and work hard to build a strong country and advance national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization.
  • The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) was asked to build itself into world-class forces and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
  • China accounted for around one-third of all casualties worldwide in World War II, with 35 million Chinese military and civilian casualties.

Statistics:

  • China's military parade involved over 20 foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, the top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
  • 35 million Chinese military and civilian casualties were recorded during the war, accounting for approximately one-third of all casualties worldwide in World War II.
  • The Instrument of Surrender was signed on September 2, 1945, marking Japan's official surrender.
  • China designated September 3 as its Victory Day, commemorating the country's victory in the war.

Sources:

  • English website of the People's Government of Henan Province: https://english.henan.gov.cn
  • China held a massive military parade at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.