Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a landmark address on Wednesday commemorating the 80th anniversary of victories in both the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Speaking at Beijing's commemorative event, the leader emphasized historical lessons while advocating for global cooperation in today's complex geopolitical landscape.
As general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi outlined three key themes: preserving historical truth, safeguarding post-war international order, and maintaining world peace through multilateralism. The speech coincided with heightened regional tensions, drawing attention from diplomats and analysts across Asia.
Xi's remarks highlighted China's wartime sacrifices, noting that "the Chinese people's tremendous spirit of resistance forged an indestructible Great Wall of steel." Observers suggest the address carries contemporary significance amid modern challenges to the rules-based international system.
For business leaders, the speech's emphasis on stable development environments signals continuity in China's economic policies. Academics will likely examine Xi's framing of historical memory in shaping 21st-century international relations. The commemoration also holds cultural significance for Asian diaspora communities preserving wartime heritage.
