China's Ambassador to Nigeria Urges International Community to Resist Fascism and Unilateralism

In a stirring address marking the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, China's Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, called on the international community to remain committed to the principles of the United Nations, resist unilateralism, and ensure that the tragedy of fascism is never repeated. The screening of the movie "Dead to Rights," which dramatizes the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, served as a poignant reminder of the dangers of forgetting history. Ambassador Yu emphasized that the film not only serves as remembrance but also as a warning against the rise of historical revisionism and global instability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 35 million Chinese people lost their lives or were injured during the 14 years of resistance against Japanese aggression.
  • The Nanjing Massacre, where Japanese forces brutally killed more than 300,000 civilians and soldiers, remains one of the darkest chapters in modern world history.
  • Ambassador Yu stressed the importance of international cooperation and the need to resist unilateralism, emphasizing that the international community must remain committed to the principles of the United Nations.
  • The Chinese Ambassador warned against the rise of historical revisionism and global instability, emphasizing the need to preserve the hard-won outcomes of World War II.
  • China and Nigeria share common values of fairness, justice, and development, and their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership must continue to grow through stronger political dialogue, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people cooperation.
  • The screening of "Dead to Rights" served as a reminder of the dangers of forgetting history and the importance of preserving the memory of the Nanjing Massacre.

Statistics:

  • Over 35 million Chinese people lost their lives or were injured during the 14 years of resistance against Japanese aggression.
  • The Nanjing Massacre resulted in the tragic loss of more than 300,000 Chinese civilians and soldiers.
  • The economic losses incurred by China during World War II exceeded 600 billion US dollars.
  • China made historic contributions to restoring world peace and order through its 14 years of resistance against Japanese aggression.

Sources:

  • The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria's address at the screening of "Dead to Rights" (Source: Chinese Embassy in Nigeria's official statement)
  • The film "Dead to Rights" is inspired by the 1937 Nanjing Massacre (Source: Film's official press release)
  • The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between China and Nigeria (Source: Chinese Foreign Ministry's official statement)