China Commemorates 80th Anniversary of World Anti-Fascist War, Reiterates Commitment to Global Peace

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The People's Republic of China is marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, highlighting the country's determination to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, while promoting global peace and cooperation. The anniversary comes at a critical time, with rising tensions and conflicts worldwide, and China's leadership is calling on the international community to learn from history and work together to build a future free from devastating wars. The upcoming V-Day military parade in Beijing will showcase the Chinese military's advancements in modernization, and China's commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region and worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression lasted from 1931 to 1945 and resulted in over 35 million military and civilian casualties, including more than 300,000 people killed in the Nanjing Massacre.
  • China has been the largest contributor of peacekeeping troops among the permanent members of the UN Security Council and continues to participate in the V-Day parade as a demonstration of its commitment to peacekeeping and global security.
  • The Chinese government has stated that it will never seek hegemony or expansion, and its national defense policy is defensive in nature, with a focus on protecting national sovereignty and security.
  • China has been promoting a peaceful development path and is working with the international community to create a peaceful, stable global environment through initiatives focused on development, security, and civilization.
  • The V-Day commemorations are seen as a pivotal moment for the international community to learn from history and work together to build a future free from devastating wars.
  • China's leadership has called for an end to the scourge of wars, and the promotion of a world order based on international fairness and justice.

Statistics:

  • The Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression lasted for 14 years (1931-1945).
  • Over 35 million people were killed or injured in the war, including more than 300,000 in the Nanjing Massacre.
  • China has contributed over 33,000 peacekeeping troops to UN peacekeeping operations since 1990.
  • China is the largest contributor of peacekeeping troops among the permanent members of the UN Security Council.

Sources:

  • Government of the People's Republic of China, "V-Day Military Parade will Demonstrate China's Commitment to Global Peace"
  • UN Security Council, "China's Peacekeeping Contributions"