Overview

• Speaking at a grand gathering in Beijing, Xi Jinping marked the 80th anniversary of victory in the war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• He declared the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation unstoppable and urged unity under Communist Party leadership to advance Chinese modernization.
• Xi characterized the resistance war as China’s first complete modern victory against foreign aggression and highlighted Chinese sacrifices as a contribution 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.
• He reaffirmed adherence to peaceful development, calling for a shared future for humanity, while warning that the world faces a choice between peace or war and dialogue or confrontation.