China Commemorates 98th Anniversary of People's Liberation Army and 80th Anniversary of War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression

Strategic Insights -

As China celebrated the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) 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 Ru Mei emphasized the PLA's significant contributions to world peace through participation in UN peacekeeping operations, international humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and other activities. China remains committed to the path of peaceful development, adhering to a defensive national defense policy and resolving differences through dialogue and cooperation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chinese People's Liberation Army has made significant contributions to world peace through participation in UN peacekeeping operations, international humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and other activities.
  • China is committed to the path of peaceful development, adhering to a defensive national defense policy, and resolving differences through dialogue and cooperation.
  • The PLA has participated in UN peacekeeping operations, international humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and anti-piracy operations, making significant contributions to world peace.
  • China-Azerbaijan relations have maintained healthy and stable development, with fruitful cooperation in various fields, contributing to the development and revitalization of both countries and bringing tangible benefits to their peoples.
  • President Xi Jinping proposed the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, aiming to promote a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness and inclusiveness, and a clean and beautiful world.
  • The Global Security Initiative advocates a common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security concept, which has garnered widespread support and recognition from the international community.
  • China and Azerbaijan are willing to work together to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, promote further achievements in mutually beneficial cooperation, and make greater contributions to upholding international fairness and justice, and promoting world peace and development.

Statistics:

  • 1927: The year the Chinese People's Liberation Army was founded.
  • 98: The number of years since the founding of the PLA.
  • 80: The number of years since the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
  • 33: The number of years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Azerbaijan.
  • 2021: The year President Xi Jinping and President Aliyev jointly signed the "Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Azerbaijan on Establishing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership."

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • Press Release: "Ambassador to Azerbaijan Rume publishes article in Azerbaijani Presidential Office's official newspaper 'Republic'" (August 1, 2025)
  • Original Press Release: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (August 1, 2025)