Overview

• Speaking in Beijing, Xi Jinping marked the 80th anniversary of victory in the war against Japanese aggression by declaring national rejuvenation unstoppable.
• Xi said the wartime victory was won under a CPC-advocated united front and credited Chinese sacrifices with contributing to world peace.
• He directed the People's Liberation Army to provide strategic support for national rejuvenation, build into world-class forces, and safeguard sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
• While warning that humanity faces a choice between peace or war and dialogue or confrontation, he affirmed commitments to peaceful development and international fairness and justice.
• At a related reception, Xi and Peng Liyuan joined foreign leaders for a cultural program, with Premier Li Qiang presiding and other top officials in attendance.