Xi Jinping Commends Military Personnel for Outstanding Performance in 80th Anniversary Parade

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Chairman Xi Jinping's commendation order praised the troops for their orderly and heroic steps, majestic steel formations, enterprising spirit, and magnificent momentum during the military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The parade showcased the new look of the People's Army in political construction, the new layout of its force structure, the new progress in modernization, and the new achievements in combat readiness in the new era.

Key Takeaways:

  • The commendation order highlighted the participating troops' outstanding performance, which fully demonstrated the political character and lineage of the entire army's officers and soldiers in firmly upholding the core and resolutely following the Party's command.
  • The parade embodied the People's Army's resolve, will, and core strength to resolutely defend national sovereignty, security, and development interests and unwaveringly safeguard world peace.
  • The commendation order called on all military units and officers and soldiers to learn from the troops on parade, strengthen their convictions, obey the Party's command, and resolutely fulfill their responsibilities.
  • The order emphasized the importance of adhering to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and thoroughly implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Strengthening the Military and the military strategic guidelines for the new era.
  • The order specifically mentioned the importance of building the army through politics, strengthening it through reform, strengthening it through science and technology, strengthening it through talent, and governing it according to law.

Statistics:

  • The 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War marked a significant milestone in China's history.
  • The military parade was a grand commemoration that showcased the new achievements in combat readiness in the new era.
  • According to the commendation order, the participating troops demonstrated their political integrity, loyalty to the Party, and obedience to orders.
  • The order emphasized the importance of fostering a strong and modern military that is capable of defending national sovereignty, security, and development interests.

Sources:

  • Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 3
  • https://www.nmg.gov.cn/zwyw/tt/202509/t20250904_2784350.html (automated translated version of the original story)