Summary: President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2025 World Intelligence Expo, emphasizing China's focus on AI development and governance. Xi stated that China aims to integrate AI innovation with industry to promote economic and social development and improve quality of life. He called for international cooperation in AI, including aligning development strategies, governance rules, and technical standards. Xi stressed that AI should benefit all of humanity, positioning it as an international public good and that China is ready to work with other countries to promote AI development, benefiting all peoples. The expo is co-hosted by the Chongqing and Tianjin Municipal People's Governments.
Summary: On September 3, 2025, China held a grand ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, attended by 61 foreign heads of state and government representatives. Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan welcomed the international guests, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing the shared determination to defend the correct view of history and the outcomes of World War II. Xi delivered a speech at the reception, highlighting China's commitment to peaceful development and building a community with a shared future for mankind. A military parade showcased the modernized Chinese army and its commitment to safeguarding peace, displaying new equipment including strategic nuclear missiles. The event underscored China's vision for global governance and its role as a force for peace and stability in the world.
Summary: Marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Xi Jinping stressed the importance of peace in a speech delivered from Tiananmen Rostrum, emphasizing China's commitment to peaceful development and a shared future for humanity. Xi noted that humankind faces a choice between peace and war, dialogue and confrontation. He reiterated that China stands on the right side of history, adhering to peaceful development and seeking cooperation rather than confrontation, and that China will not impose its values on others. The article emphasizes the importance of remembering history and cherishing peace, drawing on China's long-standing cultural traditions.
Summary: The article emphasizes Xi Jinping's commitment to China's peaceful development path and its role as a force for global peace and stability. It highlights China's historical adherence to peaceful principles and its contributions to global development through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative. The piece asserts that China has never initiated wars or occupied foreign territory, and that China's modernization contributes to international justice. It positions China as a reliable partner promoting cooperation and development for global peace. The article does not reference the United States.
Summary: Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji met with East Timor's National Parliament Speaker Fernanda, who was visiting China to attend events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Zhao expressed China's desire to work with East Timor to implement the consensus reached by the two countries' leaders on building a community with a shared future, deepening strategic cooperation in areas like industrial revitalization, infrastructure, and healthcare. Zhao also stated China firmly supports East Timor following a development path suited to its own national conditions, and he believes that East Timor will support China on issues involving China's core interests. Fernanda reiterated East Timor's adherence to the one-China principle and expressed hope for expanded cooperation in various fields, including infrastructure and technology.
Summary: Wang Huning, Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, met with the national ethnic minority delegation in Beijing. He stressed the importance of studying Xi Jinping's thought on ethnic work and the spirit of Xi's speech commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. Wang emphasized strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation and promoting common prosperity among ethnic groups. Li Ganjie and Chen Yiqin were also present at the meeting. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with East Timorese National Parliament Speaker Fernanda Lay in Beijing on September 5th, during her visit to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War. Han emphasized the importance of mutual trust and win-win cooperation, referencing the consensus between Xi Jinping and President Horta to build a community with a shared future. He pledged China's support for East Timor through the Belt and Road Initiative, focusing on improving livelihoods and regional stability. Fernanda reaffirmed East Timor's commitment to the One China policy and expressed gratitude for China's support.
Summary: According to the article, cadres and the masses expressed enthusiastic support for Xi Jinping's speech at the meeting commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. They pledged to unite around the Party Central Committee with Xi Jinping at its core, learn from history, and cherish peace. The report highlighted veterans and community leaders who were inspired by Xi's call to contribute to national rejuvenation. Xi Jinping stated that China stands on the right side of history and promotes a shared future for mankind. The report emphasized China's commitment to peaceful development and win-win cooperation with other countries.
Summary: The 2025 World Intelligent Industry Expo opened in Chongqing, co-hosted by the Chongqing and Tianjin governments, focusing on "Artificial Intelligence +" and "Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles." Over 600 domestic and foreign companies showcased 3,000+ innovative products across five sectors, including intelligent connected vehicles and digital cities. The expo features industry matchmaking events aimed at boosting industrial integration, with expected contract investment exceeding 200 billion yuan. Singapore served as the guest of honor. The expo featured release of innovative results such as Chongqing’s low-altitude flight integrated management service platform.
Summary: The article recounts Wang Peilin's participation in the September 3rd military parade in Tiananmen Square as a member of the naval contingent. Wang, a fourth-generation military member, was inspired by his family's history of service, including his great-grandparents' participation in the Anti-Japanese War. Despite initial challenges, Wang's dedication led him to become a standard-bearer within his unit. He expressed his commitment to serving the Party and defending the country. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The article highlights Ma Chaoqun, a female doctor from the Northern Theater Command General Hospital, who participated in the September 3rd military parade as part of the Joint Logistics Support Force contingent. This contingent was notable for being the first mixed-gender formation carrying weighted medical backpacks. Ma Chaoqun emphasized the historical inspiration she drew from battlefield medics and her commitment to supporting the health of soldiers. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: On September 3, 2025, China held a grand commemoration for the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan welcomed 61 foreign heads of state and international organization representatives, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indonesian President Prabowo, at the 端门外广场. A military parade showcased China's modernized military capabilities, with Xi Jinping inspecting the troops and delivering a speech emphasizing China's commitment to peaceful development. At the reception, Xi Jinping stressed that China is committed to world peace and stability, advocating for a shared future for mankind. The commemorative events included an evening gala, "Justice Will Prevail," highlighting the historical significance of the victory and the enduring spirit of the Chinese people.
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Summary: Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, international attendees at the Beijing commemoration, including representatives from the U.S. Flying Tigers Historical Committee and the U.S.-China Aviation Heritage Foundation, affirmed China's significant contribution to the global fight against fascism. Speakers at the event, including President Xi Jinping, emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation among nations to maintain peace and prevent historical tragedies, advocating for equality, mutual respect, and shared security. Attendees highlighted China's role as a force for global peace and stability, with some noting the potential for continued U.S.-China cooperation in addressing current global challenges. They cited China's commitment to peaceful development and building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Summary: Amid global turbulence and challenges, China's Global Governance Initiative (全球治理倡议) has emerged to address global governance deficits and guide international cooperation. Referencing the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the article emphasizes adhering to the UN Charter and promoting multilateralism within the initiative. It criticizes the underrepresentation of the Global South and the ineffectiveness of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The initiative's core tenets, including sovereign equality, international law, and a people-centered approach, are presented as solutions to global governance challenges. The article frames the initiative as not overturning the current international order but improving its effectiveness to better serve all nations, especially developing countries.
Summary: Former Italian Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema stated that China's significant sacrifices and contributions to the victory against Japanese militarism in World War II are often marginalized or forgotten in the West. D'Alema, who will attend the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in China, believes China's spirit of resistance is a source of strength for Chinese modernization. D'Alema also highlighted China's role as a pillar of international order and its contributions to global governance, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges and the need to avoid a "disorderly multipolar era." He said that China is playing an important role in the world to promote a new type of international relations and is a "stabilizer" in the global governance structure. He also mentioned the importance of solidarity and cooperation among countries in the Global South.
Summary: A photo exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War closed in Berlin. Chargé d'affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Germany, Zeng Fanhu, stated that China made significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and emphasized that both China and Germany should learn from history, cherish peace, and uphold the post-war international order. German scholars noted the exhibition highlighted the brutality of Japanese militarism and the support provided by figures like John Rabe and Hans Müller. The exhibition also touched on China's commitment to peaceful development and international cooperation. The exhibition presented photos of Chinese peace keeping efforts in Lebanon and Africa.
Summary: In Vladivostok, President Putin met with Li Hongzhong, a member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, who conveyed Xi Jinping's greetings. Li emphasized the consensus reached between Xi and Putin on charting the long-term development of China-Russia relations and defending the historical view of WWII. Putin reciprocated greetings to Xi and expressed gratitude for China's visa-free policy for Russian citizens and the high-level delegation's attendance at the Eastern Economic Forum. Li also addressed the Forum, highlighting Xi's global governance initiatives and China's willingness to collaborate with Northeast Asian countries, including Russia, to promote peace and win-win cooperation.
Summary: Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes in Tiananmen Square on September 4th. This action underscores the ongoing symbolic importance of the site for visiting dignitaries. The Xinhua report does not mention any specific accompanying officials. The visit was presented as a straightforward act of respect, with no indication of broader political implications or discussion of U.S. relations.
Summary: The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) held a ceremony on September 1 to award commemorative medals to representatives of 55 international friends in honor of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Former Italian Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema, former Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă, and former Premier of Victoria, Australia, Daniel Andrews attended the ceremony along with over 60 representatives from 14 countries. CPAFFC President Yang Wanming expressed hope that these friends would safeguard peace, defend justice, and strengthen people-to-people connectivity. Over 100 international friends received the medal in total for the occasion.
Summary: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes in Tiananmen Square on September 4th. The Xinhua report focuses on this act of respect, indicating a symbolic gesture of goodwill. The report does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced that Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will pay an official visit to China from September 8th to 10th at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang.
Summary: A delegation from the China Human Rights Development Foundation, led by Zhou Shuchun, visited Turkey and Italy from September 1-5. The delegation met with think tanks and institutions in both countries, including the Marmara Foundation, the National Research Council, and the Institute of Political, Economic and Social Studies. Discussions focused on topics of mutual interest and a broad consensus was reached. Zhou also met with Pier Ferdinando Casini, Honorary President for Life of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and member of the Italian Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.
Summary: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson congratulated Anutin Charnvirakul on his election as Thailand's 32nd Prime Minister. The spokesperson emphasized the close and friendly neighborly relations between China and Thailand, highlighting the enduring "China and Thailand are one family" sentiment. This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, and China is willing to work with Thailand to strengthen strategic communication and deepen pragmatic cooperation. China hopes to promote the construction of a China-Thailand community with a shared future and contribute to regional peace, stability, and development. The statement makes no mention of the United States.
Summary: The 6th China Zhijiang International Peace Culture Festival opened in Hunan, co-hosted by the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, Hunan Provincial Government, and the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The festival, themed "Promoting Peace Culture and Promoting the Building of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind," was attended by foreign diplomats, representatives from the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, and relatives of Flying Tigers veterans. These attendees indicate U.S. participation in the event.
Summary: Xinhua reported on the establishment of the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Center in Qingdao, Shandong, on September 4th. Ten key international cooperation projects targeting SCO member states were launched at the event. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Luo Jinghui, a 93-year-old veteran of the Dongjiang Column, recounted his experience attending the 80th anniversary commemoration of the victory against Japan, where he met Xi Jinping who called him a "hero." Luo, who joined the anti-Japanese war effort at 13, emphasized that China's strengthened defense capabilities are essential to prevent foreign aggression. He also noted the importance of preserving the memory of the war and cherishing peace, and expressed joy that the People's Republic of China had grown strong and prosperous. He stated that he had been invited to visit the Shandong aircraft carrier when it visited Hong Kong. Luo's daughter, Luo Yueqin, stated that Luo often participates in activities to promote the spirit of patriotism to young people in Hong Kong.
Summary: Centenarian war veteran Song Qixiang, accompanied by his son, attended the 80th anniversary commemoration of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, where he met and saluted Xi Jinping. Prior to this visit, Song expressed his eagerness to visit Tiananmen Square, and he fulfilled this wish. Song, a former soldier of the KMT's 79th Army, reminisced about his wartime experiences, including using "Hanyang-made" rifles, during a visit to the Jianghanguan Museum in Wuhan. Upon returning home, he received a special train ticket symbolizing China's journey from victory to rejuvenation. There was no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Zou Lina, a staff member at the Jinan Gangcheng District Veterans Affairs Bureau and the widow of a peacekeeping soldier killed in South Sudan, attended the 80th anniversary commemoration of the victory over Japan. Upon returning home, her son eagerly asked about the "Dongfeng-5C" nuclear missiles displayed during the parade. Zou expressed her commitment to continuing her work assisting veterans and families of fallen soldiers, aiming to honor the memory of local anti-Japanese war martyrs. She encouraged her son to study hard, potentially to develop missiles in the future. There is no discussion on the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Xi Jinping delivered a speech emphasizing peace, stating that humanity faces a choice between peace and war. He affirmed China's commitment to peaceful development and building a community with a shared future for mankind, referencing the nation's cultural tradition of valuing harmony. The article highlighted China's contributions to world peace, including its role in UN peacekeeping operations and its efforts to promote dialogue and cooperation on international issues. The piece also alludes to the contrast between China's approach and the "hegemony" of other nations. The article concludes by calling for a shared future, with a vision of shared development and cooperation.
Summary: Huang Haihua, spokesperson for the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, announced the draft laws to be reviewed at the upcoming 17th session, including revisions to laws concerning atomic energy, public health emergencies, national parks, legal education, and environmental protection. The draft laws emphasize areas such as strengthening public participation in development planning, improving monitoring of public health emergencies, and promoting green and low-carbon development. The proposed ecological environment code addresses climate change, acknowledging it as a global issue. The draft legislation does not appear to mention the United States or Sino-U.S. relations.
Summary: The article discusses how physical stores in China are adapting to the rise of online shopping by focusing on unique experiences, diverse offerings, and personalized services. In Fuzhou, outlet malls combine shopping with leisure activities, offering significant discounts and entertainment. In Jinan, convenience stores are expanding their roles as "supply stations" for commuters and specialty stores for tourists, offering local products. In Chengdu, malls are transforming into trendy, curated spaces to attract young consumers seeking unique and personalized shopping experiences. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article argues for the enduring value of brick-and-mortar stores, emphasizing their irreplaceable role in providing diverse experiences beyond mere transactions. It highlights the importance of "browsing" (逛), which encompasses exploration, leisure, social interaction, and lifestyle perception. To thrive, physical stores should integrate shopping, dining, entertainment, and other functions while offering unique products and experiences. The article suggests that upgrading supply to resonate with demands will open new spaces for the consumer market, enhancing consumer loyalty and driving consumption to benefit the people's lives.
Summary: The China People's Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall announced the online launch of the "For National Liberation and World Peace" exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The online exhibition utilizes technologies like panoramic photography and 3D modeling to showcase artifacts and video footage, including materials exhibited for the first time. A digital avatar based on an Eighth Route Army soldier provides personalized tours using natural language processing and voice synthesis. Since opening to the public on July 8th, the physical exhibition has received over 700,000 visitors. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The cruise ship "Star Pisces," carrying 1200 tourists from 16 countries and regions, made its maiden voyage to Sanya, Hainan on September 4th. This marks a new stage of cooperation between Sanya and international cruise companies. The event is expected to inject new vitality into the cruise industry in Hainan Free Trade Port. The cruise ship docked at Sanya Phoenix Island International Cruise Terminal.
Summary: The World Intellectual Property Organization's 2025 ranking of global innovation clusters places China in the top spot for the third consecutive year. Notably, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster has risen to first place globally, marking the first time a Chinese cluster has achieved this ranking. China boasts 24 clusters in the top 100, with five ranking in the top 15, and two new cities included in the list. The ranking evaluates clusters based on international patent applications, scientific publications, and newly added venture capital transactions.
Summary: The inaugural China Community Basketball Open (ChengBA) concluded in Zhengzhou, Henan, featuring 46 community teams from 23 provinces. Organized by the China Community Development Association, the tournament included youth and middle-aged divisions, with teams from Henan and Shandong winning the respective championships. ChengBA aims to promote grassroots basketball, community engagement, and social harmony through sports. It will also serve as an important window to showcase the vitality of sports at the grassroots level. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: According to Chinese experts including Academician Tan Zhemin, accurate typhoon prediction is difficult due to its complex, multi-factoral nature and limitations in observing the typhoon's internal structure. Predicting sudden changes in both typhoon path and intensity remains a challenge, requiring a deeper understanding of multiscale physical processes. Researchers are utilizing technologies like AI and integrating atmospheric and oceanic data to improve forecasting models. A key goal is to develop more precise and resilient disaster prevention strategies in response to the impact of climate change on typhoons. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses several typhoons that caused significant damage in China, leading to their names being retired. The typhoons mentioned include Mangkhut (2018), which impacted Guangdong; Lekima (2019), which affected Zhejiang; Doksuri (2023), which brought extreme rainfall to Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei; and Yagi (2024), the strongest autumn typhoon on record to make landfall in China. These storms collectively affected millions and caused widespread economic losses across multiple provinces, including Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan. The article highlights the severity and impact of these tropical cyclones on China. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article provides a basic overview of tropical cyclones, defining them as non-frontal low-pressure systems that form over tropical or subtropical oceans. It details the six classifications used in the Northwest Pacific and South China Sea, based on maximum wind speed, ranging from tropical depressions to super typhoons. The article outlines the necessary conditions for tropical cyclone formation, including warm ocean temperatures, a moist mid-troposphere, and low vertical wind shear. It also describes the typical lifecycle and structure of these storms, noting their potential for causing significant natural disasters even after landfall. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article addresses public concern regarding the environmental impact of 80,000 balloons released during the 80th anniversary commemoration of China's victory in the War of Resistance against Japan and World War II. It highlights that these balloons were made from biodegradable materials, including natural latex, plant starch, and polylactic acid derived from corn and sugarcane. These materials are designed to degrade significantly within six months and fully decompose into water, carbon dioxide, and organic matter within 1-1.5 years. The article also mentions ongoing scientific research into alternative biodegradable materials for balloons. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Chinese scientists have confirmed the existence of a solid inner core within Mars, with a radius of approximately 600 kilometers. Published in *Nature*, the finding, based on analysis of seismic data from NASA's InSight lander, suggests the core is composed of a crystalline iron-nickel alloy rich in light elements. The research team, led by Sun Daoyuan and Mao Zhu from the University of Science and Technology of China, used novel seismic array analysis to extract crucial seismic phases, indicating a layered core structure with a liquid outer core and a solid inner core. The study provides a reference for future lunar and planetary exploration using seismological methods. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: A new study by researchers at the Israel Institute of Technology sheds light on the origin of hypervelocity white dwarf stars, which travel at speeds exceeding 2,000 kilometers per second, fast enough to escape the Milky Way's gravitational pull. Through three-dimensional hydrodynamic simulations, the research suggests that these stars are remnants of white dwarf mergers, where the heavier star experiences a "double detonation" explosion, ejecting the lighter star's remnants at extreme speeds. This offers a clear pathway for understanding the velocity and appearance of these escaping stars. The findings also provide new insights into certain types of supernova explosions.
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Summary: The article discusses Baicha Village in Hainan, known for its traditional黎族 (Li ethnic group) boat-shaped houses, which are being preserved and promoted for tourism. The village was listed as a traditional Chinese village in 2012. Efforts are underway to preserve and pass on the unique boat-shaped house building techniques, with the number of artisans increasing from 5 to 20. Baicha village is nominated to be part of the World Heritage List in 2022 and has been included in the《海南热带雨林和黎族传统聚落保护管理规划》 in 2025, attracting tourists and researchers.
Summary: According to the article, national-level inheritor of Jingtai Lan craftsmanship, Zhong Liansheng, leads a tour of the Beijing Enamel Factory, describing the six steps to create Jingtai Lan artwork, including *zhitao*, *qiansi*, *dianlan*, *shaolan*, polishing and gilding. Zhong emphasizes innovation to keep the traditional craft relevant, exemplified by a large outdoor fountain project, "Blooming Flowers," which led to further commissions at important venues like the Capital Airport and Yanqi Lake International Conference Center. Zhong contributed to the design and production of Jingtai Lan vases, such as "Si Hai Sheng Ping," which were presented as national gifts on the international stage. The factory now produces an average of 20 new products annually. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Fu Jian, a 38-year-old embroidery artist from Zhenhu, Suzhou, is innovating Su embroidery by recreating ancient Chinese bronzes on silk. He overcame technical challenges by using thicker threads and layering to capture the three-dimensional and textured feel of the artifacts, requiring nearly a thousand colors of thread to replicate the patina. His bronze-themed Su embroidery gained recognition, with his works even being presented as gifts to foreign guests during a cultural exchange event in 2015. Supported by Zhenhu's complete Su embroidery industry chain and local government, Fu Jian plans to further promote Chinese culture through Su embroidery by recreating ancient Chinese architecture. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article explains the meaning and cultural significance of "White Dew" (白露), the 15th solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar. It details how the term refers to the condensation of dew as temperatures cool in autumn. The article further explores the symbolism of the color "white" in relation to the five elements theory (五行之说), associating it with the metal element, autumn, harvest, and a sense of order and maturity. It also references the poetic imagery associated with White Dew in Chinese literature and its connection to customs and daily life. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The article discusses the autumnal equinox (秋分), which falls around September 23rd, and its significance in Chinese agriculture. It highlights that the "Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival" (中国农民丰收节) has been held annually on the day of the autumnal equinox since 2018. The article emphasizes the connection between the equinox, the harvest season, and the celebration of farmers' contributions. It also notes that the date of the festival was chosen to coincide with existing harvest celebrations among ethnic minorities and aligns with traditional agricultural practices. The festival represents a modern interpretation of ancient customs, promoting rural revitalization and sustainable development.
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Summary: The article describes the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression held at Tiananmen Square. The author, an attendee, recounts the emotional experience of the ceremony, including reflections on historical sacrifices and the modern military's strength. The author also mentions seeing Thomas Rabe, the grandson of John Rabe who helped protect Chinese civilians during the Nanjing Massacre, and together they saluted the peace for the future. The author was deeply moved by the salute given to the passing troops by the seated veterans of past military campaigns.
Summary: The article describes attending the 80th anniversary commemoration of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japan and the World Anti-Fascist War held at Tiananmen Square. The author reflects on the historical significance of Tiananmen, contrasting the current military strength displayed with the poverty and weakness of China a century ago, symbolized by the image of rickshaws. The author emphasizes the importance of the Chinese people's spirit, the leadership of the Communist Party, and the nation's progress toward modernization. The author quotes Xi Jinping's speech at the commemoration, highlighting China's commitment to peaceful development and building a community with a shared future for mankind, and stating that China is standing on the right side of history. The author concludes by underscoring the People's Liberation Army's role in safeguarding national security and contributing to world peace.
Summary: The author describes attending a military parade at Tiananmen Square, emphasizing its powerful impact and the importance of remembering history, particularly China's role in the anti-fascist war. The author highlights the event as a commemoration of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, attended by representatives from around the world. The author states that China should defend the achievements of the World Anti-Fascist War and should also strengthen its own soft power through cultural development to compete globally. Finally, the author emphasizes the need for a new art form that deeply involves itself in social progress, contributing to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and creating a new journey for human civilization in the 21st century.
Summary: The article discusses Fu Baoshi's painting "The Yellow River Clears." It is currently held in the National Art Museum of China. The article does not mention specific statements, actions of officials, accompanying personnel, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The author, a representative of women in Beijing, attended the 80th-anniversary commemoration of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japan and the World Anti-Fascist War. She recounts her grandfather's experiences as a soldier in the war, recalling his stories of limited resources and inferior weaponry compared to the Japanese. She contrasts this with the modern, advanced military equipment displayed at the parade, expressing how proud her grandfather would be to see it. She reflects on the significance of the advanced weaponry in safeguarding peace for the country and its people.
Summary: The author, a relative of a martyr, attended the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. While watching the parade, the author displayed a photograph of her grandfather, Zuo Quan, and his family. She expressed pride in the modern military and the nation's prosperity, attributing it to the sacrifices of previous generations. The author stated the conference conveyed that China will no longer be oppressed and can contribute to the world.
Summary: The author attended the 80th anniversary commemoration of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japan and the World Anti-Fascist War at Tiananmen Square. The author was deeply moved by the event, particularly when the songs reminded them of their grandfather, a martyr who fought against the Japanese. The author reflects on their grandfather's participation in the war and his sacrifice. They noticed an empty space on one of the reviewing vehicles, deducing it symbolized the absence and presence of fallen heroes. The author felt a profound connection to their grandfather during the ceremony.
Summary: This short announcement from *People's Daily* encourages readers to submit original, unpublished articles to the "dadi" (大地) section's email address. Submissions should be original works and not submitted to multiple publications concurrently. The announcement includes a graphic designed by Shen Yiling. There is no mention of Chinese politics, the United States, or U.S.-China relations.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 5th. On September 5th, President Xi Jinping (习近平) sent a congratulatory letter to the 2025 World Intelligence Expo.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that currently, artificial intelligence technology is accelerating its iterative evolution, profoundly changing human production and lifestyles, and reshaping the global industrial landscape. China attaches great importance to the development and governance of artificial intelligence, actively promotes the deep integration of artificial intelligence technological innovation and industrial innovation, empowers high-quality economic and social development, and helps improve the quality of life of the people.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that artificial intelligence should be an international public good that benefits all mankind. China is willing to carry out extensive international cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence with countries around the world, strengthen the connection and coordination in development strategies, governance rules, and technical standards, promote the healthy and vigorous development of the intelligent industry, and allow intelligent achievements to better benefit the people of all countries.
The 2025 World Intelligence Expo opened in Chongqing (重庆市) on the same day, with the theme of "Artificial Intelligence +" and "Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles," co-sponsored by the Chongqing Municipal People's Government (重庆市人民政府) and the Tianjin Municipal People's Government (天津市人民政府).
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September 3, 2025, a day etched in history. Carrying the historical memory of a great victory, carrying the bright prospects of the Chinese nation moving from a great victory to a great rejuvenation.
On the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, China held grand commemorative activities.
On this day, from morning till night, following the figure of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), people looked back at the flames of history through the scene of the grand ceremony, watched over the long road, paid tribute to the rapid changes of Chinese-style modernization, and looked forward to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The smoke of gunpowder has dissipated, the mountains and rivers have been revitalized, and the world has changed. How arduous and difficult, how generous and firm this road has been!
On the 80th anniversary of the victory, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) witnessed and built new national memories together with hundreds of millions of people. The passionate moments and moving stories of this day, the historical echoes and era declarations of this day, will be forever preserved in the blood of the Chinese nation.
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Time: 8:25 AM to 8:35 AM, September 3
Location: Duanmen (端门) Outer Square
Agenda: Welcoming guests, group photo
The Victory Day parade does not only belong to China.
On the central axis of Beijing (北京), the weathered Duanmen (端门) stands quietly, witnessing the myriad scenes of major-country diplomacy in the new era.
Red carpets are laid, and honor guards are lined up. From 8:25 AM, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and his wife Peng Liyuan (彭丽媛) stood at the Duanmen (端门) Outer Square, welcoming the arrival of international dignitaries.
Duanmen (端门), the gate of etiquette, the word "Duan (端)" means "righteousness" and "beginning." Ten years ago on this day, also starting from here, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and his wife led international dignitaries to the Tiananmen (天安门) Gate Tower to attend the 70th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
A grand state ceremony, with guests coming to congratulate. 61 foreign heads of state, heads of government, and high-level representatives of relevant countries, heads of international organizations, and former politicians came across mountains and seas. They arrived one after another, got out of their cars, and walked towards General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and his wife, shaking hands with smiles.
Underneath, the red carpet spread from the center of Duanmen (端门), running south through Tiananmen (天安门), across the Jinshui Bridge (金水桥), and reaching Chang'an Street (长安街), solemnly connecting the 600-year-old city walls with the major-country diplomacy of the new era.
Many are old friends who have come and gone frequently over the years. Time has settled trust.
Many dignitaries also come from neighboring countries. Closely related and as close as brothers. "Joining hands to step into the same trench," the combat friendship forged with blood and fire continues to extend.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and his wife exchanged greetings with them. Their calm demeanor fully demonstrates the style of a major country.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (普拉博沃) overcame difficulties and flew to Beijing (北京) in the early hours of the day, arriving as scheduled.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (普京) walked towards General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and shook hands tightly. From Moscow (莫斯科) in May to Beijing (北京) in September, the two countries supported each other in two victory celebrations, conveying their firm determination to defend the correct view of history and safeguard the achievements of World War II.
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Many national leaders and heads of international organizations came from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tianjin (天津) Summit. At the summit, a global governance initiative that gathered broad consensus and a statement on the 80th anniversary of the victory of World War II and the founding of the United Nations attracted worldwide attention.
From Tianjin (天津) to Beijing (北京), a common voice is conveyed: safeguarding international order, defending fairness and justice, adhering to peaceful development, and building a community with a shared future for mankind.
History has never gone far, and history illuminates the future. The densely scheduled stage of major-country diplomacy vividly demonstrates what is meant by the trend of history and what is meant by the will of the people.
As an ancient Chinese saying goes: "He who holds the great image, the world will follow."
A Panoramic View of the Parade Etched in History
Time: 8:35 AM to 10:26 AM, September 3
Location: Tiananmen (天安门) Gate Tower
Agenda: Cordial handshake with veterans and old comrades of the War of Resistance, attending the commemorative meeting
The sun rises, the bricks and tiles of the Tiananmen (天安门) Gate Tower are gilded, and the red flags flutter.
At 8:35 AM, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and the heads of foreign delegations attending the meeting walked up the steps and ascended the gate tower. Behind them is the ancient Forbidden City (紫禁城) bearing a profound civilization; in front of them is the magnificent scene of the new era moving towards the great rejuvenation.
Six veterans and old comrades of the War of Resistance who came from the flames of war received the highest praise of a country here. Before the commemorative meeting began, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) first walked up to them, bent down, and shook hands with them one by one.
Commemoration, for the sake of remembering, for the sake of moving forward: some sacrifices must be unforgettable, and some history must be integrated into the blood.
At 9:00 AM, accompanied by the thunderous 80-gun salute, the national flag guard team walked from both sides of the Monument to the People's Heroes (人民英雄纪念碑). They guarded the five-star red flag, stepping firmly. "Arise! Ye who refuse to be slaves..." The national anthem was loud and clear. Countless Chinese people stood up proudly, their blood boiling.
On the rostrum of the Tiananmen (天安门) Gate Tower, General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) voice was firm and powerful.
"The Chinese nation is a great nation that is not afraid of violence and is self-reliant." This is the national character tempered in the life-and-death contest.
"The Chinese People's Liberation Army has always been a heroic force that the Party and the people can fully trust." This is the steel Great Wall built in the bloody storm.
"The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable! The noble cause of human peace and development will surely be victorious!" This is the great truth gained from history that cannot be overthrown.
At 9:15 AM, the military parade began. The magnificent and inspiring military parade bugle sounded. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) rode in a Red Flag (红旗) review car, passed the Jinshui Bridge (金水桥), and drove onto Chang'an Street (长安街).
When he reached the Party flag, the national flag, and the military flag, the General Secretary paid his respects to the flags.
Moving forward again. The formations are like mountains, and the momentum is like a rainbow.
This is a people's army that is undergoing transformation and strengthening.
The four services, four arms, and the armed police force formations made their first concentrated appearance with the flags of the military services and the armed police force. The people's army has taken firm steps on the road of strengthening the army with Chinese characteristics with a new system, a new structure, a new pattern, and a new look.
This is a heroic army that inherits glory.
"Yang Jingyu Detachment (杨靖宇支队)", "Zuo Quan Independent Battalion (左权独立营)", "Liu Laozhuang Company (刘老庄连)", "Pingxingguan Battle Assault Company (平型关大战突击连)", "Bayonet Fighting Hero Company (白刃格斗英雄连)"... 80 battle flags of meritorious service and honor forged with blood and life are engraved with loyalty and faith.
This is a powerful army that defends peace.
The three services are mighty, and the iron armor stands proudly. New types of unmanned underwater vehicles, new types of reconnaissance and strike integrated drones, "Dongfeng-5C (东风-5C)" liquid intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles... The new equipment and national heavyweights that made their debut caught the world's attention.
"Hello, comrades!" "Hello, Chairman!"
"Comrades, you have worked hard!" "Serve the people!"
"Listen to the Party's command! Be able to win battles! Have excellent work style!" "Justice will prevail! Peace will prevail! The people will prevail!"
The heat surged through the heart. The General Secretary's greetings and the slogans of the reviewed officers and soldiers echoed for a long time in the historical sky, inspiring people.
At 9:44 AM, the military parade began.
The roar came whistling. The aerial flag guard echelon guarded the Party flag, the national flag, and the military flag, 26 helicopters formed a huge "80" shape, and 3 helicopters hung banners with the words "Justice Will Prevail," "Peace Will Prevail," and "The People Will Prevail" respectively, taking the lead in flying over Tiananmen Square (天安门广场).
The three services are lined up. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (中国人民解放军) honor guard marched forward, and 13 infantry formations stepped on the rhythm of victory, with a magnificent momentum. The firm steps showed the new layout of our army's force structure for the first time in the military parade.
The iron torrent rolled. 22 equipment formations were organized in a joint combat formation, led by the battle flag formation, like a giant steel dragon, entering the arena majestically and shaking the earth. New fourth-generation equipment, unmanned intelligent and anti-unmanned equipment, hypersonic, air defense and anti-missile, strategic missiles and other advanced equipment fully demonstrated our army's powerful ability to win modern warfare.
Accompanied by the majestic and inspiring melody, the magnificent aerial echelon flew over.
Early warning command aircraft, special aircraft, transport aircraft, bombers, fighter jets... 80 war eagles were formed into a modular and systematic formation in the long sky, the winning weapon to win the future, awe-inspiring the sky.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) looked solemn, pondered for a long time, and waved his hand from time to time. The soldiers saluted the General Secretary. The peace-loving army, the just army, the mighty army, and the victorious army are heroic. This is the first military parade to fully promote Chinese-style modernization into a new journey, and this is a brand-new appearance of the people's army striving to build a century-old army.
Show the military might and soul of an army, show the national strength and prestige of a country, and show the noble spirit of a nation.
On the gate tower, several veterans and old comrades of the War of Resistance looked into the distance, some of whom were over a hundred years old. They stood up tremblingly and solemnly raised their right hands. The military salute was silent, but deafening.
A Symphony of the Times with a Shared Future
Time: Approximately 11:30 AM, September 3
Location: Second Floor Banquet Hall of the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂)
Agenda: Attending the reception and delivering an important speech
Victory Day, the glory of the Chinese people, the glory of the world's just forces.
Coming from the scene of the grand military parade, people gathered in the banquet hall of the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂), sharing the shock and emotion they had just gained.
There are political dignitaries who came to China to participate in the grand event, veterans and old comrades who participated in the War of Resistance, old Kuomintang (国民党) soldiers who fought against Japan, international friends who contributed to the victory of the Chinese War of Resistance or their descendants, and recipients of meritorious honors... No matter how far or how glorious the future is, China will never forget the contributors, builders, and strivers who have devoted their efforts and even their lives.
At about 11:30 AM, accompanied by the music of "Peace - A Community of Common Destiny," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and his wife Peng Liyuan (彭丽媛) walked into the banquet hall together with the foreign leaders and their spouses attending the reception. The applause lasted for a long time.
Facing the eager eyes of friends from all over the world, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech.
"History tells us that the belief in justice cannot be shaken, the expectation of peace cannot be stopped, and the power of the people cannot be defeated!" Hundreds of millions of people worked together to reverse the tide.
"Temporary strength lies in force, and lasting victory lies in reason. Justice, light, and progress will surely defeat evil, darkness, and reaction." Countries in distress share weal and woe, composing a magnificent epic.
"Chinese-style modernization is a modernization that follows the path of peaceful development, and China will always be a force for peace, stability, and progress in the world." Peace, stability, and progress, between the lines, are the views of peace and development held by a country that has experienced suffering and will eventually be rejuvenated.
In the choice of the path of modernization, the ancient country has a clear and shining signpost of peace.
The five thousand years of civilization have a long history, and the traditional wisdom of "**以和为贵** (yǐ hé wéi guì - "harmony is precious," peace is of utmost importance)" and "**和合共生** (hé hé gòng shēng - "harmonious coexistence," peaceful coexistence)" has long been integrated into the blood of the Chinese nation; China's development has not relied on strong ships and cannons to open the way, but on self-reliance and hard work, taking the road of peaceful development and win-win cooperation. This is the conclusion of history, and it is also the answer to reality and the future.
Remembering the past and talking about the future. "China in the lights is youthful and graceful, China in the lights has a broad mind..." The melodious children's voices pushed the literary and artistic performance "Taking History as a Mirror and Creating the Future Together" to a climax.
Many people stood up, shook hands, hugged, and clinked glasses for the great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and for the bright future of lasting peace and common prosperity for mankind!
Historical Echoes of Justice Will Prevail
Time: Approximately 8:00 PM, September 3
Location: Ten Thousand People Auditorium of the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂)
Agenda: Attending the Evening Gala "Justice Will Prevail"
Applause is the most sincere expression of emotion on the night of Victory Day.
When the veterans and old comrades of the War of Resistance entered the venue of the evening gala, their figures with crutches and their trembling salutes made the entire audience stand up in awe. The applause was full of respect.
When General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) walked into the auditorium, he first bent down to shake hands with them, and a tide of applause rang out in the auditorium.
At this moment, people remembered the touching scene on the Tiananmen (天安门) Gate Tower in the morning: the General Secretary also bent down to shake hands cordially with the veterans and old comrades of the War of Resistance.
The curtain of the stage opened, the biting snow of the Northeast birch forest, the chilling "lament" of Nanjing (南京) City, and the blood and tears of the north and south of the Yangtze River turned into the earth-shattering roar of the Yellow River, singing the unyielding spirit of the Chinese nation.
"Return my rivers and mountains, defend my national rights. This object, this ambition, will never be forgotten." The "Sacrifice to the Yellow Emperor Mausoleum (祭黄帝陵文)," every word and sentence, hit the audience's hearts like a heavy hammer, and many people's eyes were wet.
Countless heroic figures came from time. "We will take all the difficult roads in the world!" The beam of light in Yan'an (延安) broke through the dark night and illuminated the way forward.
From the flames of war everywhere to the lights of the cave dwellings, from "As You Wish" to "A Community of Common Destiny"... The changing scenes, the inspiring melodies, and the climaxes told the magnificent 14-year arduous War of Resistance, magnificent; stirring up the great spirit of resistance, never fading, forever majestic.
Historical echoes, in the magnificent heroic epic, in the cross-temporal friendship of sharing life and death and sharing blood and fire. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) watched attentively and applauded from time to time.
When the child asked about the return date of his father who was going on an expedition, the father raised the five-pointed star in his hand: "Seeing it is seeing Dad!"
When the entire Liu Laozhuang Company (刘老庄连) of heroes died on the battlefield, the heroic mother's answer shook her heart: "Don't bully my China for having no courage! There are millions of soldiers under my mother's knees!"
The whole audience was moved.
Today, we can comfort the martyrs: "The Chinese sky, the Chinese land, and the Chinese sea are all up to us Chinese to decide!" Time has come to the new era, and that deepest cry, the most affectionate confession, has aroused the most lasting applause, and it is also the deepest resonance of hundreds of millions of people:
"Justice will prevail! Peace will prevail! The people will prevail!"
At the end of the evening gala, the song and dance of "A Community of Common Destiny" expressed their feelings: "Believe that the future is a song sung together." From fighting side by side in the flames of war in the past to building a community with a shared future for mankind today, a great country that has experienced vicissitudes but has always been high-spirited has never forgotten its responsibility to seek progress for mankind and seek common ground for the world.
In the echoes of history, there is the inheritance of blood. In this evening gala, the post-80s artist served as the general director, the post-90s young directors participated in the creation, and the proportion of post-00s actors exceeded 50%. Looking at the new era and the new journey from this evening gala, the younger generation lives up to its youth and can shoulder important responsibilities.
When the evening gala came to an end, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and everyone sang "Ode to the Motherland" together. Applause accompanied the singing, paying tribute to the heroes of the people and the heroic people!
The long river of history is surging forward. Today's China is a China of peace and development, a China of opening up and progress, and a China that is moving from great victory to great rejuvenation. The glory of Victory Day will be forever engraved in the depths of the national memory, turning into an endless fire, stirring up the patriotic feelings and aspirations of hundreds of millions of people. It is the countless ordinary and tenacious forces that, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) that has experienced a century of vicissitudes, have gathered into an unstoppable potential energy and written the declaration of the times:
"The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable! The noble cause of human peace and development will surely be victorious!"
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80 salvos of artillery shook the sky, 80,000 peace doves soared into the air... The grand national ceremony and military parade engraved the hard-won victory and glory.
On September 3rd, the grand gathering commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was solemnly held in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场). The Chinese people, together with the people of the world, jointly commemorated this great day.
"Today, humanity is once again faced with the choice of peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, win-win or zero-sum. The Chinese people firmly stand on the right side of history, on the side of human civilization and progress, adhere to the path of peaceful development, and work with the people of all countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind."
From the Tiananmen Rostrum (天安门城楼), General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech mentioned this glorious word six times: peace.
This is a clear stance of remembering history, cherishing the memory of martyrs, valuing peace, and creating the future. It is also a firm declaration by contemporary Chinese Communists to lead China on the path of peaceful development.
Time is silent, but truth is eternal: Justice will prevail! Peace will prevail! The people will prevail!
(I) Historical Revelation
--"War is a mirror that allows people to better understand the preciousness of peace"
The Tiananmen Rostrum (天安门城楼) is solemn and majestic, and Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) has a magnificent atmosphere. On the morning of September 3, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and other Party and state leaders ascended the rostrum.
Looking out over the square, the Monument to the People's Heroes (人民英雄纪念碑) stands tall, and the peaceful and prosperous age, bought with the lives and blood of countless martyrs, leaps into view. The year numbers on the platform base outline the image of the Great Wall, and the words "1945" and "2025" shine with golden light.
The Great Wall symbolizes the unyielding backbone of the Chinese nation. Ninety-two years ago, the first shot of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression in the Beijing (北京) area was fired at Gubeikou (古北口), an important pass on the Great Wall.
Times have changed, and the world is new. Today, as 45 marching formations and equipment echelons pass through Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in orderly steps and with the roar of machinery, the steel Great Wall defending peace shoulders the sacred mission of the new era.
"We commemorate the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, condemn the brutality of the aggressors, and emphasize remembering historical experiences and lessons, not to perpetuate hatred, but to awaken kind people's yearning for and adherence to peace."
The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, from the very beginning, had great significance in saving human civilization and defending world peace.
From the Pingxingguan Victory (平型关大捷), where "soldiers charged with bayonets after running out of bullets," to the Hundred Regiments Offensive (百团大战), where "flesh and blood were used to destroy sophisticated equipment"; from the Battle of Nanjing (南京保卫战), where soldiers "fought to the last moment," to the Battle of Taierzhuang (台儿庄血战), where soldiers "did not hesitate to fill the sea of fire with their lives"...
"War is a mirror that allows people to better understand the preciousness of peace." Looking back time and again at the arduous and moving Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, we more deeply appreciate the profound meaning contained in General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important thesis.
Peace is so precious because the sacrifices of the martyrs are priceless.
"Wait for the wind to calm and the waves to subside, and return victoriously for a family reunion..."
A family letter left by martyr Li Yunpeng (李云鹏) is heartbreaking. He was the only one of the 82 martyrs of the New Fourth Army's "Liulaozhuang Company" (刘老庄连) to leave a letter. War is ruthless, and time passes easily. The martyr's yearning for a peaceful life is still piercing to read today.
"As the saying goes, 'Sincere, brave, and martial, ultimately strong and unyielding. The body is dead, but the spirit is divine, the soul is resolute and heroic.'" General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) once praised the anti-Japanese heroes such as the "Liulaozhuang Company" (刘老庄连) with verses from "Nine Songs: Fallen Soldiers" (《九歌·国殇》), expressing his high respect.
In 2014, China passed legislation to establish the Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and established the Martyrs' Memorial Day and the National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims (南京大屠杀死难者国家公祭日). Every Martyrs' Memorial Day, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) presents flower baskets to the people's heroes, rain or shine, setting an example for the world.
During a collective study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, he read word by word the last letter Zhao Yiman (赵一曼) wrote to her son before her sacrifice; he lamented that Yang Jingyu's (杨靖宇) stomach was full of dry grass, bark, and cotton wadding when he sacrificed himself, "His deeds are shocking"...
Time and again, looking back on the past and expressing true feelings, they are condensed into a stirring and firm belief: "For all those who have given their precious lives for the country, for the nation, and for peace, no matter how times change, we must always remember their sacrifices and contributions."
Peace is so precious because the lessons of history are painful.
Standing in front of the Wall of Names of Victims of the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀) , 96-year-old Xia Shuqin (夏淑琴) silently shed tears, her wrinkled hands gently tracing the names of her relatives. That painful memory has continued in her life for more than 80 years.
This arm was severely stabbed by the enemy. On December 13, 1937, the invading Japanese army cruelly killed seven of Xia Shuqin's (夏淑琴) closest relatives and brutally stabbed her, who was only 8 years old, three times.
This arm also felt the warmth conveyed by the tight support. On December 13, 2014, at the first National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims (南京大屠杀死难者国家公祭日), General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), together with Xia Shuqin (夏淑琴) and others, unveiled the National Memorial Cauldron.
"The invading Japanese bandits destroyed our Nanjing (南京). They plundered the common people and massacred the living beings. Three hundred thousand souls died with hatred in the river city. The sun and moon were bleak, and the universe was shocked..." The inscription on the National Memorial Cauldron penetrates the gold and stone, and General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) stared at it for a long time.
The Opium War, the disastrous defeat in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, the invasion of China by the Eight-Nation Alliance... For more than a hundred years in modern times, the country was humiliated, the people suffered, and civilization was tarnished. The resistance against foreign aggression was repeatedly defeated, and the Chinese people and the Chinese nation suffered unprecedented disasters.
Throwing their heads and shedding their blood, rushing to the country's difficulties and sharing life and death... The 14-year War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was magnificent. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) united and led the Chinese people to make a historically significant contribution to saving the nation from peril, realizing national independence and people's liberation, and striving for the great cause of world peace.
The Chinese people have a deep and unforgettable memory of the suffering brought by war and have a firm and persistent pursuit of peace. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) said with emotion: Since modern times, the Chinese people have suffered more than a hundred years of aggression, humiliation, and plunder by the great powers, but the Chinese people have not learned the law of the jungle from this, but have become more determined to safeguard peace.
We want peace, not war; we want cooperation, not confrontation. This is a firm belief forged by profound suffering, and it is also a solemn declaration by Chinese Communists to remember history and create the future.
Peace is so precious, it is linked to the expectations of the people's hearts for thousands of years.
Before the age of 16, Xi Jinping (习近平) went to Shaanxi (陕西) in northern China, where his parents had fought bloody battles, to work as an "educated youth" in the countryside.
On this vicissitudes-ridden loess land, the Yellow River (黄河) roars and the Great Wall meanders, imbuing the passionate youth who struggled here with their magnificent momentum and profound heritage.
The clamor of war echoes in layers: In the place names of northern Shaanxi (陕北), there are still many "cities," "camps," "forts," "villages," and "armies" that retain military deployments; the hope for peace transcends ancient and modern times: Yan'an (延安), Dingbian (定边), Jingbian (靖边)... The more the people experience the ravages of war, the more they yearn for long-term peace and stability.
In 1938, under the dim light of a cave dwelling in Yan'an (延安), Mao Zedong (毛泽东) was engaged in profound thinking. "On Protracted War" (《论持久战》) wrote: "Our war is sacred, just, progressive, and peace-seeking. We seek not only the peace of one country, but also the peace of the world; not only temporary peace, but also permanent peace."
Young Xi Jinping (习近平) was also thinking about war and peace. In Liangjiahe (梁家河), he carefully read "Selected Military Writings of Mao Zedong" (《毛泽东军事文选》), "Selected Ancient Chinese Military Theories" (《中国古代军事理论选集》), and Tolstoy's "War and Peace" and Clausewitz's "On War." Reading Soviet military works on the Great Patriotic War, the profound words "Although the motherland is vast, we have nowhere to retreat" made Xi Jinping (习近平) unable to calm down for a long time.
Starting from the grassroots level and communicating with the people, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) deeply knows that "what the Chinese people fear most is turmoil, what they seek is stability, and what they hope for is peace and tranquility in the world."
On January 28, 2013, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) presided over the third collective study session of the 18th Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, the theme of which was to unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development.
At this time, the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China established the "Two Centenary Goals," and the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation was just put forward.
"Without peace, China and the world cannot develop smoothly; without development, China and the world cannot have lasting peace." Reviewing General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important thesis, the logic of historical progress and the trend of the times become clearer.
Standing at the historical juncture of building on the past and opening up the future, the leader of the new era has an unwavering original aspiration:
"Let the flame of peace be passed down from generation to generation, let the driving force of development be endless, and let the light of civilization shine brightly. This is the expectation of the people of all countries, and it is also the responsibility that our generation of politicians should have."
(II) Echoes of Civilization
--"We adhere to the path of peaceful development, which is the inheritance and development of the Chinese nation's cultural tradition of loving peace for thousands of years"
The golden autumn sunshine spreads over the central axis of Beijing (北京).
Yongdingmen (永定门), Tiananmen (天安门), Wanning Bridge (万宁桥)... This longest urban axis in the world runs through ancient and modern times, containing the philosophy of "centrality" and "harmony" upheld by Chinese civilization, and entrusting the Chinese nation's beautiful yearning for stabilizing the country and ensuring peace in the world.
Located on the northern extension of the central axis, the Chinese Archaeological Museum houses precious cultural relics that witness the continuous extension of Chinese culture and unfold a grand picture of "harmony and integration of all directions."
"I have a deeper feeling that Chinese culture has a long history and Chinese civilization is broad and profound." On June 2, 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came here to visit, and then attended the symposium on cultural inheritance and development, profoundly expounding the prominent characteristics of Chinese civilization.
When talking about the prominent peacefulness of Chinese civilization, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that this "fundamentally determines that China is always a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a maintainer of international order, determines that China constantly pursues cultural exchanges and mutual learning without engaging in cultural hegemony, determines that China will not impose its own values and political system on others, and determines that China adheres to cooperation, does not engage in confrontation, and never engages in small circles of 'banding together to attack dissidents'."
The social ideal of the world as one community, the thinking method of holding the two ends and using the middle, adhering to the middle and achieving harmony, the way of communication of emphasizing trust and cultivating harmony, and being kind and friendly to neighbors... The broad and profound peaceful thought of Chinese culture injects a profound and distinct civilizational background into General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) leadership of China's peaceful development.
This path of peaceful development is full of the inherent genes of Chinese civilization's "harmony as the most valuable."
In September 2014, when General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) visited Sri Lanka, he received a precious gift - a rubbing of the Zheng He Stele (郑和碑) housed in the National Museum of Sri Lanka.
More than 600 years ago, Zheng He's (郑和) fleet erected steles wherever it went, bringing not war, but peace and prosperity.
Historically, China has long been one of the most powerful countries in the world, but it has not left a record of colonizing and invading other countries.
"Chinese civilization, with a history of more than 5,000 years, has always advocated peace. The pursuit of peace, harmony, and harmoniousness is deeply rooted in the spiritual world of the Chinese nation and deeply melted into the blood of the Chinese people."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) stated the civilizational foundation of China's path of peaceful development - "We adhere to the path of peaceful development, which is the inheritance and development of the Chinese nation's cultural tradition of loving peace for thousands of years."
In January 2017, the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. A 47-minute speech won more than 30 rounds of applause.
"China's 'The Art of War' (《孙子兵法》) is a famous military book, but its first sentence says: 'War is a major affair of state, the ground of life and death, the path of survival or ruin, so it is imperative that it be thoroughly studied.' Its main point is to be cautious about war and to avoid war."
Drawing extensively on ancient and modern times, it demonstrates the broad and profound civilizational vision of the leader of a major party and a major country, and conveys the Chinese nation's determination to cherish and safeguard peace.
"Napoleon said that China is a sleeping lion, and when this sleeping lion wakes up, the world will tremble. The lion of China has awakened, but it is a peaceful, amiable, and civilized lion." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) response to the "sleeping lion theory" is full of philosophy and profound meaning.
This is not only a promotion of Chinese civilization, but also a declaration to the world - "The Chinese Dream is a dream of pursuing peace."
This path of peaceful development reflects the great wisdom of Chinese civilization's "harmony without uniformity."
The three main halls of the Forbidden City (故宫), the Hall of Supreme Harmony (太和殿), the Hall of Central Harmony (中和殿), and the Hall of Preserving Harmony (保和殿). The word "harmony" contains the Chinese people's cherishment and belief in peace since ancient times.
This place has witnessed vicissitudes and humiliation - more than a hundred years ago, the Eight-Nation Alliance occupied Beijing (北京), and the square of the Hall of Supreme Harmony (太和殿) was once reduced to a training ground for the invaders;
This place also remembers the rebirth of the nation - 80 years ago, the surrender ceremony of the Japanese army in North China was held in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony (太和殿). More than 200,000 people poured in from all directions to witness this historic moment...
Today, looking out from the magnificent and solemn Hall of Supreme Harmony Square (太和殿广场), the red walls are colorful, and the yellow tiles are shining, reflecting the blue sky. Red, yellow, and blue are just the three primary colors, which can be blended into thousands of colors.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) once strolled here with foreign heads of state to experience the core concept of "harmony" in Chinese civilization and promote the way of tolerance and coexistence between Eastern and Western civilizations. Foreign media commented that this arrangement was "ingenious."
Diversity is the true color of human civilization. In the exchange and mutual learning of different civilizations, the concept of peace is more deeply rooted in people's hearts.
November 2019, Acropolis Museum in Athens.
The warm Mediterranean sun shines through the glass curtain wall into the exhibition hall, and the statues of ancient Greek mythological figures are lifelike, showing beauty and strength.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), who was visiting Greece, came here and stopped in front of the "Contemplative Athena" relief.
"She is thinking about what the meaning of war is." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) talked about the Chinese allusion of "stopping war for martial arts," and the then Greek President Pavlopoulos nodded while listening.
"Tea and wine are not incompatible. You can either drink a thousand cups with a bosom friend, or you can taste tea and taste life." With a deep understanding of "harmony without uniformity," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) regards promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations as an important driving force for promoting human civilization progress and world peace, making friends with literature and educating people with culture.
This path of peaceful development demonstrates the value pursuit of Chinese civilization's "harmonious coexistence."
At the foot of Baiyun Mountain (白云山麓), there are thousands of purples and reds.
In April 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and French President Macron strolled through the Lingnan Garden, sat by the water, and enjoyed the guqin performance "High Mountain and Flowing Water."
"This is a very beautiful story in ancient China, which tells the story of Yu Boya (俞伯牙) and Zhong Ziqi (钟子期), which embodies 'bosom friend.' Only 'bosom friend' can understand this song." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) instructed the staff to send a copy of the score to President Macron.
High mountains and flowing water seek bosom friends. The broad and profound Chinese culture inspires the way of peaceful exchanges between countries.
A book published in the United States wrote: "This is a pluralistic and symbiotic view of civilization and the world that is harmonious but different." "Chinese traditional culture with 'harmony' as its core spirit can play a role."
At the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the "Peace Zun" (和平尊) presented by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) is dazzling -
It is about 1.65 meters high and is made with cloisonné enamel craftsmanship. It is mainly decorated in "Chinese red." The dragon ornaments on the top symbolize guarding peace, and the elephant heads and phoenix birds on both sides symbolize peace and prosperity in the world and the well-being of the people.
This Peace Zun conveys "the Chinese and Chinese people's desire and belief in seeking peace, promoting development, promoting cooperation, and seeking win-win results."
Drawing historical wisdom from the depths of Chinese civilization, the light of thought pierces through the fog, and the path to peace becomes wider.
(III) Responsibility of a Major Country
——"The sunshine of peace, development, and progress is enough to penetrate the haze of war, poverty, and backwardness"
August 30, 2025, Tianjin State Guesthouse (天津迎宾馆). General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) met with United Nations Secretary-General Guterres, who came to China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit. In the venue, a scroll painting of the Great Wall winding through verdant mountains had profound implications.
Eighty years ago, the United Nations, born from the ashes of war, "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind," carried mankind's deep desire for lasting peace.
Eighty years later, the trend of peace, development, cooperation, and win-win results has not changed, but the shadows of Cold War thinking, hegemonism, and protectionism have not dissipated, and new threats and challenges have increased rather than decreased, and the world has entered a new period of turbulence and change.
"History tells us that multilateralism, solidarity and cooperation are the right answers to global problems." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) reiterated that China always firmly stands on the right side of history and adheres to true multilateralism.
Guterres sincerely stated: "China has made important contributions to maintaining international law and ensuring the rule of international law, and has become a cornerstone of defending multilateralism."
Two days later, at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center (天津梅江会展中心), General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) issued an important proposition to "contribute 'SCO strength' to maintaining world peace and stability," and solemnly proposed the Global Governance Initiative. This is another valuable international public product that China has contributed to the world after the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, which embodies China's wisdom and responsibility in solving the peace deficit, development deficit, security deficit, and governance deficit.
As the pen scribbled across the paper, outcome documents such as the *Tianjin Declaration of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization* and the *Statement of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of World War II and the Founding of the United Nations* were successively published, injecting stable strength into the turbulent world.
"Peace is like air and sunshine, benefiting people without them realizing it, but difficult to preserve if lost." Under the high winds and rough waves of the international situation, China's voice and China's solutions are crucial.
In March 2023, on a sunny spring day, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) arrived in Moscow on a special plane.
The Kremlin (克里姆林宫), which has witnessed many meetings between the heads of state of China and Russia, once again ushered in a moment of world attention: President Putin greeted him with a smile, and General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) strode forward. The hands extended to each other were once again tightly clasped together.
"Historically, conflicts ultimately need to be resolved through dialogue and negotiation." When exchanging in-depth views on the Ukraine issue, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) said earnestly: "We believe that the more difficult it is, the more space should be left for peace; the more acute the contradictions are, the more we must not give up efforts for dialogue."
Since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, China has not stood idly by, but has insisted on promoting peace and talks, and has been playing an active role in achieving peace.
Some media commented that China is the only major country that has proposed a systematic solution to the Ukraine crisis through political means.
"Temporary strength lies in force, but lasting victory lies in reason."
To solve international affairs, one cannot proceed from the so-called "position of strength" and promote hegemony, domineering behavior, and bullying. Taking the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations as the guideline, adhering to consultation, joint construction and sharing, and practicing true multilateralism are the right choices.
Brokering Saudi Arabia and Iran to "shake hands and make peace," playing a constructive role in the peaceful settlement of border disputes between Cambodia and Thailand, jointly establishing the International Mediation Institute with 32 countries in Hong Kong, supporting Myanmar's efforts to promote political reconciliation and the transition process, and supporting Afghanistan's peaceful reconstruction...
"There are many hot issues in the world, and pressing down the gourd makes the ladle float. To solve these problems, we must be reasonable and lawful. It is not feasible to show strength and exert pressure blindly, and external military intervention is even more undesirable. Political settlement is the only way out."
In the historical storms, China has always kept the future and destiny of mankind and the safety and well-being of the people in mind, and is committed to weaving a warp and weft of peace for the world and opening up space for development.
Peace is precious, and peace also needs to be maintained.
"Everyone only wants to enjoy peace, but is unwilling to maintain peace, then peace will no longer exist." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has profound insights.
Looking back at the history of international relations over the past few hundred years, whether it is the "Thucydides Trap" or the "Clash of Civilizations," Western theories can hardly provide a way to lasting peace.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) advocates the common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom for all mankind, and advocates adhering to a common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security concept, so as to provide new solutions for eliminating the root causes of international conflicts, responding to global security challenges, and improving global security governance.
To maintain world peace, China stands up to its responsibilities.
Participating in UN peacekeeping operations for 35 years, China has sent more than 50,000 peacekeeping officers and soldiers, becoming the largest troop-contributing country among the permanent members of the UN Security Council. One Chinese blue helmet after another has built a steel barrier to maintain world peace in turbulent lands.
Since ancient times, those who know war are not fond of war.
"Being able to fight is the only way to stop war, preparing to fight may make it unnecessary to fight, and the more incapable you are of fighting, the more likely you are to be beaten." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly reveals the dialectic of war and peace with a broad strategic vision.
China is the only major country in the world that has enshrined peaceful development in its constitution, and it is also a major country with the best record of peace and security. "In the 70 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, it has never proactively provoked a war, nor has it ever occupied an inch of another country's land."
At the same time, China's attitude is firm on issues concerning its legitimate rights and national core interests. "No one should expect us to swallow the bitter fruit of harming our sovereignty, security, and development interests."
"Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has quoted this sentence inscribed on the stone tablet in front of the UNESCO headquarters building many times.
As long as the people of the world strengthen the concept of peace in their hearts and raise the sails of peace, they can form a strong force to prevent and oppose war.
Faced with a world intertwined with changes and chaos, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) leads China to prove to the world with its firm belief in maintaining world peace and its faithful practice of multilateralism: the sunshine of peace, development, and progress is enough to penetrate the haze of war, poverty, and backwardness and illuminate the right path in the world.
(IV) The Call of the Times
——"Work together to create a better future for this planet"
In the midsummer of 2024, the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) was full of distinguished guests.
Amidst the magnificent music of *Peace—A Community of Common Destiny*, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) entered the venue, shook hands with and interacted cordially with the politicians from various countries attending the Commemorative Meeting for the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
"Faced with the historical choices of peace or war, prosperity or recession, unity or confrontation, we need to promote the spiritual connotation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence more than ever before, and make unremitting efforts towards the lofty goal of building a community of common destiny for mankind."
In the earnest words, there is a profound insight into the development of human society.
More than 70 years ago, that generation gave the historical answer of "mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference in internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence" in order to maintain peace.
Today, faced with the world's question, the historical question, and the question of the times of "where is mankind going," China has given the answer of the times to build a community of common destiny for mankind.
The relay baton of history is running forward one after another, and the cause of human progress is moving forward one after another.
Jointly seeking development is the only way to build a solid foundation for peace.
"I heard that the Chinese TV series *Shan Hai Qing* (山海情) has recently become popular in Comoros."
In September 2024, during the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) talked with Comorian President Azali about this TV series that tells the story of China's poverty alleviation.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) issued a sincere proposal: China is willing to carry out poverty reduction cooperation with Comoros, support the Comorian people in transforming their location advantages and marine resources into development momentum, and continue the "Shan Hai Qing" (山海情) of building a China-Comoros community of common destiny.
Peace and development are like two sides of a coin. Without the guarantee of peace, development is like a tree without roots; without the support of development, peace is like a mirage.
"Faced with numerous challenges and difficulties, we must hold on to the key of development."
Providing development assistance to more than 160 countries, jointly building the "Belt and Road" with more than 150 countries, and signing memorandums of understanding on South-South cooperation to address climate change with more than 40 developing countries...
China is working with other countries to promote more inclusive, more universally beneficial, and more resilient global development, and is laying the foundation for lasting world peace.
Former UNDP Administrator Clark lamented: "China and its partners can share peace and prosperity, which is a community of common destiny."
People-to-people connectivity is the only way to weave the bonds of peace.
On February 15, 2012, in Muscatine, Iowa, USA, next to a crackling fireplace, then-Vice President Xi Jinping (习近平) reminisced with American friends about a wonderful time 27 years ago.
In 1985, Xi Jinping (习近平) came to the United States for the first time to study and stayed in this small town, forming a deep friendship with the local people.
Randy, the organizer of the event that year, said to Xi Jinping (习近平): "Friendship is a big deal, and a world of friendship may be a world of peace."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) always remembers the weight of this sentence: "It is the trickle of people's friendship that has gathered the mighty force to promote world peace and development and promote the building of a community of common destiny for mankind."
Friendship forges life-and-death friendships and penetrates the haze of war.
"The Chinese people have not forgotten the Flying Tigers." On November 15, 2023, at a joint welcome banquet for American friendly groups in San Francisco, USA, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) recalled a moving story.
In 1941, a large group of young American pilots, led by General Chennault (陈纳德), formed the American Volunteer Group to China to fight against the Japanese fascist invasion, and more than 2,000 Flying Tigers sacrificed themselves on the land of the East.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) talked about the memorial hall in Chongqing, talked about correspondence with Flying Tigers veterans, and also talked about the Doolittle Raid Memorial Hall, and talked about the descendants of American soldiers who were desperately rescued by the Chinese people often coming here to express their respect.
"I believe that the friendship between the Chinese and American people forged in blood and fire will surely be passed down from generation to generation."
The key to sound relations between states lies in amity between their peoples. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) once told foreign friends: "In Chinese characters, the character '人' (rén, person) is a shape that supports each other." When the people of one country unite and generations of young people grow up, the friendship of the people of the world will surely converge into a mighty tide to safeguard peace.
There is only one Earth in the universe, and mankind shares one home.
In April 2025, at the Prime Minister's residence in Malaysia, a grand banquet welcomed distinguished Chinese guests from afar.
"四海之内皆兄弟 (sì hǎi zhī nèi jiē xiōng dì - "all men within the four seas are brothers," all people are brothers and sisters; universal brotherhood)." When talking about his understanding of the concept of a community of common destiny for mankind, Prime Minister Anwar said this 成语 in Chinese.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) nodded and smiled, and warm applause rang out in the venue.
When the concept of a community of common destiny for mankind is incorporated into resolutions of the UN General Assembly, resolutions of the Security Council, and resolutions of the Human Rights Council, and when Chinese-style modernization provides a new choice for the vast number of developing countries, a wonderful Chinese story is being written in the chapter of hope for all mankind.
"Chinese-style modernization is modernization that follows the path of peaceful development. China will always be a force for world peace, stability, and progress. We sincerely hope that all countries will learn from history, value peace, jointly promote world modernization, and create a better future for mankind!" This is the common value pursuit of more than 1.4 billion Chinese people, and it more clearly conveys the sincere wish of the Chinese people to pursue peace and hope that all countries in the world will work together.
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech transcends time and space and inspires people's hearts, giving profound enlightenment to the times—
"The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable! The lofty cause of human peace and development will surely be victorious!"
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 5)
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"Adhering to the path of peaceful development," "Chinese-style modernization is a modernization that follows the path of peaceful development. China will always be a force for world peace, stability, and progress." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) solemn declaration demonstrates the Chinese people's firm determination and conviction to unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development and safeguard world peace and the cause of human progress.
On the morning of September 3, in front of the Monument to the People's Heroes, 14 beacon towers held up the numbers "1945" and "2025," and 14 "peace dove" sculptures were ready to take flight; after the 45 marching formations (echelons) had completed their review, 80,000 peace doves soared into the sky, and 80,000 balloons rose into the air... The more profound the memory of history, the more steadfast the pursuit of peaceful development.
At the critical historical juncture of national peril, all Chinese sons and daughters stepped forward, one after another, and jointly faced the national crisis, "seeking not only peace for one country, but also peace for the world; seeking not only temporary peace, but also permanent peace." The victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was a victory for peace.
The Chinese nation loves peace, and China does not have the gene for seeking hegemony. The most valuable lesson left to us by the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is that we must unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development.
At the military parade, the shouts of "Peace will prevail" resounded through the sky, and the warplanes roared with unstoppable force, representing the iron will and powerful strength to defend peace; at the reception, the emphasis on adhering to the path of peaceful development was a declaration and action to fill the world with righteousness and clarity; at the gala, historical, artistic, and emotional spaces resonated together, awakening the deep longing for peace in kind-hearted people. History and reality profoundly show that no one, nothing, and no reason can shake China's determination and will to follow the path of peaceful development.
What a country advocates and pursues has its historical regularity, civilizational inevitability, and is a clear reflection of its development concept and worldview.
Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, China has never proactively provoked any war or conflict, nor has it occupied an inch of another country's land. It is the only major country that has written peaceful development into its constitution and the constitution of the ruling party, elevating it to the national will. The Chinese people have never bullied, oppressed, or enslaved the people of other countries. This was not the case in the past, is not the case now, and will not be the case in the future.
Seeking its own development while firmly safeguarding world peace and development, and better safeguarding world peace and development with its own development, the Chinese people have embarked on a path of modernization that both develops itself and benefits the world.
This is a path of light. Engaging in construction, grasping reform, promoting development, fighting poverty, building a moderately prosperous society... China has insisted on placing the development of the country and the nation on the basis of its own strength, ushering in a great leap from lagging behind the times, catching up with the times, and then leading the times. Today's China has the powerful ability to defend the peaceful life of its people, and people sincerely feel, "We do not live in an age of peace, but in a peaceful country."
This is a path of justice. Adhering to an independent foreign policy of peace, its circle of friends is growing larger and larger, and there are more and more good partners; pursuing an open strategy of mutual benefit and win-win results, the "Belt and Road" has become a "road to happiness" that benefits all countries and the world... Today's China is constantly providing new opportunities for the world with the new achievements of Chinese-style modernization, and the world admires it even more, "China's development has always been a growth in the world's peaceful forces."
Today's China is a China closely connected to the world. Adhering to promoting cooperation through dialogue, promoting peace through cooperation, and safeguarding development through peace... A credible, lovable, and respectable China brings certainty and stability to a turbulent world and injects powerful positive energy into humanity's pursuit of a better future.
Holding high the banner of peace, development, cooperation, and win-win results, Chinese-style modernization is opening up a new path for mankind to move towards modernization and creating a new form of human civilization. Every point that China's strength increases adds a point of hope to world peace, and China's realization of modernization is a strengthening of international justice forces.
Peace will prevail!
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 5th. Zhao Leji (赵乐际), Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, held talks with Fernanda (费尔南达), Speaker of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京人民大会堂) on the morning of the 5th, who was attending the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War and visiting China.
Zhao Leji (赵乐际) stated that last year, President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Horta (奥尔塔) reached an important consensus on the general direction of jointly building a China-Timor-Leste community with a shared future, opening up broad prospects for the development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Timor-Leste to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, carry forward traditional friendship, deepen strategic coordination, promote bilateral relations to accelerate towards building a community with a shared future, and better benefit the people of both countries.
Zhao Leji (赵乐际) pointed out that China firmly supports Timor-Leste in following a path of development that suits its own national conditions, supports Timor-Leste in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and believes that Timor-Leste will, as always, provide China with firm support on issues involving China's core interests. The two sides should consolidate the cornerstone of political mutual trust and safeguard bilateral relations with a high level of strategic mutual trust. Expand the space for mutually beneficial cooperation, implement the cooperation plan for jointly building the "Belt and Road," and create more practical results in areas such as industrial revitalization, infrastructure construction, agriculture, and medical and health care. Strengthen people-to-people bonds, expand cooperation in education, youth, sports, local areas, and other fields, and consolidate the public opinion foundation for the long-term friendship between the two countries. Strengthen multilateral solidarity and cooperation, promote a correct view of the history of World War II, defend international fairness and justice, and jointly promote peaceful development and prosperity.
Zhao Leji (赵乐际) emphasized that the National People's Congress of China and the National Parliament of Timor-Leste have maintained friendly exchanges for a long time, and are willing to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation between high-level legislative bodies, bilateral friendship groups, NPC deputies and parliamentarians, deepen exchanges of experience in governance and legislation and supervision, and better serve the development of relations between the two countries. Strengthen coordination within multilateral mechanisms such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, and voice the common voice of the Global South.
Fernanda (费尔南达) congratulated the successful holding of the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. She expressed gratitude to China for its long-term important assistance to Timor-Leste and its support for Timor-Leste's accession to ASEAN. Timor-Leste unswervingly adheres to the one-China principle and hopes to expand cooperation in infrastructure, technological innovation, renewable energy, agriculture and food security, special economic zone construction, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. The National Parliament of Timor-Leste is willing to strengthen exchanges with the National People's Congress of China, carry out exchanges and mutual learning on topics such as legislation and democratic rule of law construction, and promote the development of bilateral relations.
Tie Ning (铁凝) attended the meeting.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on September 5th (Reporter Zhang Shuo (张烁)) Wang Huning (王沪宁), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, met with the National Ethnic Minority Visiting Group in Beijing on the 5th. He stated that it is necessary to conscientiously study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech at the meeting commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important thoughts on strengthening and improving ethnic work, profoundly understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes," enhance the "Four Consciousnesses," strengthen the "Four Confidences," and achieve the "Two Safeguards," and actively devote themselves to the cause of ethnic unity and progress in the new era.
Wang Huning (王沪宁) said that General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech and commemorative activities have greatly stimulated the national self-confidence and pride of people of all ethnic groups and all Chinese sons and daughters, and greatly inspired the enthusiasm of hundreds of millions of people for loving the Party, the country, and socialism. They are the most direct, vivid, and profound patriotic education, ethnic unity and progress education, and socialist core values education. We must draw strength from General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech and the history of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to forge ahead on a new journey, make contributions to a new era, and actively devote ourselves to the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
Wang Huning (王沪宁) said that the members of the visiting group are rooted in all parts of the motherland and are fighting on the front lines of the cause of ethnic unity and progress, making contributions to forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and promoting the construction of the Chinese national community. It is hoped that everyone will take the lead in promoting the great patriotic spirit, guide the masses of all ethnic groups to unswervingly listen to the Party and follow the Party, continuously enhance the "Five Recognitions," and consolidate and expand the common ideological and political foundation for the unity and struggle of all ethnic groups. Take the lead in forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, promote all ethnic groups to hug each other tightly like pomegranate seeds, build a common spiritual home for the Chinese nation, and promote the construction of the Chinese national community. Take the lead in promoting common prosperity for all ethnic groups, and promote ethnic regions to serve and integrate into the new development pattern and achieve high-quality development. Take the lead in promoting the new era of action to enrich the people and strengthen the borders, effectively safeguard national unity, ethnic unity, and border stability, and promote the formation of a good situation in which the border people are rich, the border passes are beautiful, the border areas are stable, and the border defenses are solid.
Li Ganjie (李干杰), a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, and State Councilor谌贻琴 (Chén Yíqín) participated in the meeting.
The members of the National Ethnic Minority Visiting Group are composed of national models of ethnic unity and progress individuals and collective representatives commended by the Party Central Committee and the State Council in 2024, and for the first time, the descendants of model representatives who have made outstanding contributions to the cause of ethnic unity and progress in our country were invited to participate, totaling 149 people. This year's visiting group takes "Vigorously promoting the great spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation" as its theme and will visit and study in Beijing (北京) and Hebei (河北).
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 5th. Vice President Han Zheng (韩正) met with Fernanda (费尔南达), President of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste, in Beijing (北京) on the 5th. She was in China to attend activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Han Zheng (韩正) stated that last year, President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Horta (奥尔塔) unanimously agreed to promote the relationship between the two countries towards building a community with a shared future, leading to the continuous and strong development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Timor-Leste to inherit the fine traditions of mutual trust and win-win cooperation, implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, firmly support each other, promote high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative, work together to improve people's well-being, enhance mutual understanding and affinity, upgrade the level of comprehensive strategic cooperation, and jointly promote regional peace and stability.
Fernanda (费尔南达) congratulated China on the successful holding of the "September 3rd" commemorative activities and thanked China for its long-term and valuable support to Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste firmly adheres to the One China policy. The National Parliament of Timor-Leste is willing to make positive contributions to promoting practical cooperation between the two countries.
Return to TopGeneral Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech at the meeting commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War has continued to generate enthusiastic responses among cadres and the masses.
Everyone expressed that they should closely unite around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, learn from history, cherish peace, and, inspired by the great spirit of the War of Resistance, work together with one heart and advance bravely, striving to write a new chapter in the magnificent journey of building a strong country and national rejuvenation.
Drawing Strength for Progress by Remembering History
At the commemorative meeting, Qi Ying (齐英), a 97-year-old veteran of the War of Resistance from Shanxi (山西), sat in the first row of the rostrum. Witnessing the grand military parade, the old man's eyes were filled with tears, and he stood up tremblingly, saluting the advancing formations.
"The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was a great and arduous war. The General Secretary paid tribute to the old soldiers and comrades who participated in the War of Resistance, which moved me deeply," said Qi Ying (齐英), who joined the army at the age of 12 and grew into a heroic veteran after experiencing the tempering of many guerrilla wars. He said, "The best consolation and commemoration for the martyrs is to remember history and cherish peace."
Thousands of miles away in Loudi (娄底), Hunan (湖南), Zhou Fuguo (周富国), a 104-year-old veteran of the War of Resistance who participated in battles such as the Hundred Regiments Offensive, specially put on his military uniform and, accompanied by his family and several local young students, watched the live television broadcast in its entirety.
"The Chinese people fought against powerful enemies with unyielding spirit and built a great wall with their flesh and blood, achieving the first complete victory against foreign invasion in modern times." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech brought Zhou Fuguo's (周富国) thoughts back to the years of war. Zhou Fuguo (周富国) said, "On this special day, I miss my sacrificed comrades very much. They exchanged their lives for today's happy life, and we must never forget these true heroes."
The lighthouse of history illuminates the beacon of victory.
At the historical juncture of national peril, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) advocated and established the anti-Japanese national united front, and together with all patriotic parties, groups, and the broad masses of the people, jointly maintained the overall situation of unity and resistance against Japan.
"The anti-Japanese national united front mentioned by the General Secretary played a decisive role in promoting national awakening and unity, and in gathering the strength to resist Japan." Yi Chaoping (易超平), grandson of the anti-Japanese martyr General Yi Anhua (易安华) from Jiangxi (江西), said with deep feeling after watching the ceremony on site, "History tells us that whether in times of war or peace, we must rely on the mainstay to guide the direction of progress."
Listen to the echoes of history and feel the power of striving forward.
After listening to the General Secretary's speech on site, Luo Cunkang (罗存康), curator of the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (中国人民抗日战争纪念馆), felt a great responsibility: "To deeply understand the spirit of the speech, we must give full play to the role of the Museum of the War of Resistance as a base for patriotic education, create historical displays with greater impact and appeal, and guide the audience to draw strength from history and move more firmly towards the future."
At the Southwest Associated University (西南联大) campus of Yunnan Normal University (云南师范大学), landmark buildings such as the Southwest Associated University Memorial Stele stand quietly, silently telling the story of how teachers and students studied hard and joined the army in the face of national peril.
"The Chinese nation is a great nation that is not afraid of violence, is self-reliant, and strives for self-improvement." Re-reading General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) words, Zhang Ruixian (张睿贤), a postgraduate student at the School of Management of Yunnan Normal University (云南师范大学), is still filled with emotion, "We must bravely shoulder our mission, live up to the spirit inherited from this red land of Southwest Associated University (西南联大), and strive to write a youthful chapter of courage and responsibility."
Strengthening Responsibility and Commitment in Continuing the Spirit
Time flies, but the spirit is eternal. The broad masses of cadres and the people have expressed that they will continue to inherit and carry forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance, maintain their original aspirations and missions, and fulfill their responsibilities and commitments in their respective jobs.
At the Qiaoloke (乔老克) Militia哨所 (shào suǒ - outpost), located on the Sino-Kazakh border, the national flag flutters and the poplars are green. Zhu Guoli (朱国利), a border guard of the Sixty-Third Regiment of the Fourth Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团), is busy patrolling.
Xi Jinping's (习近平) emphasis on "inheriting and carrying forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance" left a deep impression on Zhu Guoli (朱国利). "The spirit of the Corps and the great spirit of the War of Resistance have the common theme of 'nation and family above all else'." He said, "In the past, the martyrs did their best to defend their homes and country. Now, we are protecting every blade of grass and tree on the border of the motherland during our patrols, which is to continue the responsibility and commitment in the passing of the torch."
In Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (玉树藏族自治州) in Qinghai (青海), with an average altitude of more than 4,000 meters, General Secretary's important speech resonated strongly with Cai Chengyong (蔡成勇), Secretary of the Yushu (玉树) Prefecture Party Committee: "As guardians of the 'Water Tower of China,' the Sanjiangyuan (三江源), we are even more determined in our belief that protecting this pure land of the plateau is the most powerful inheritance of the great spirit of the War of Resistance."
"The Chinese people fought with one heart and one mind, rising up in resistance, fighting for national survival, for national rejuvenation, and for human justice." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech inspired everyone to further promote the great spirit of the War of Resistance in the new era.
"We will uphold the belief in victory with 百折不挠 (bǎi zhé bù náo - "hundred setbacks unyielding," undaunted by setbacks) and perseverance, promote technological innovation, give Chinese ports a stronger brain, and continue to refresh loading and unloading efficiency." Zhang Liangang (张连钢), a national model worker and leader of the construction and innovation team of the fully automated terminal of Shandong Port Group (山东港口集团), who watched the ceremony on site, felt very excited.
Sun Yuangui (孙元贵), Deputy General Manager of Henan Zhongjing Wanxi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (河南仲景宛西制药股份有限公司), who participated in the ceremony, said that private enterprises should integrate development into national strategies and shoulder the responsibility of "serving the country through industry," "We will fully fulfill the social responsibility of pharmaceutical companies and make greater contributions in safeguarding people's health."
"The 'fighting with one heart and one mind, rising up in resistance' mentioned by the General Secretary has further made us feel the heroic spirit of the revolutionary predecessors, and inspired us not to retreat in the face of difficulties." Li Juping (黎菊萍), director of the Shuidong (水洞) Community Neighborhood Committee in Jinchengjiang District (金城江区), Hechi (河池) City, Guangxi (广西), said that as community workers, we must not be afraid of trouble or shirk responsibility, treat the affairs of the masses as our own, and strive to build a better community home.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was an important part of the World Anti-Fascist War, and the Chinese people made great contributions to saving human civilization and defending world peace with huge national sacrifices.
"The General Secretary expounded the world significance of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and the historical truth cannot be distorted." Wang Zhitong (王志通), professor at the School of History and Culture of Lanzhou University (兰州大学), said, "As a teacher, I want to enable young students to truly understand and remember the history of the War of Resistance and grow into new people of the era with a correct view of history."
Opening Up a Broad World in Continuing the Struggle
The best commemoration of history is to create new history.
"The General Secretary said that 'history carries the past and also inspires the future.' Taking over the baton of history, we will use greater determination and struggle to protect and build a beautiful home." Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech made Wang Yucheng (汪玉成), Secretary of the Yucun (余村) Village Party Branch in Anji (安吉), Zhejiang (浙江), even more motivated.
In September, the bamboo sea of Yucun (余村) is continuous, and the sky is as blue as washed. By protecting the green mountains and clear waters, more than 70% of the villagers now earn a living from "tourism" and "ecological industries." "We want to make Yucun (余村) a model of a 'future village' and strive to blaze a new path towards common prosperity!" Wang Yucheng (汪玉成) said.
The road ahead will not be smooth, and may face many major tests of strong winds, high waves, and even stormy seas. We must strengthen our confidence, maintain our focus, and move forward bravely.
Bearing in mind Xi Jinping's (习近平) requirements of "striving forward with determination and courage," Chen Yujia (陈雨佳), a National People's Congress representative and sales manager of the Xuanwu Lake Rice Professional Cooperative (玄武湖大米专业合作社) in Ning'an (宁安) City, Heilongjiang (黑龙江) Province, who watched the ceremony on site, has a new goal: "As a 'new farmer,' we will further strengthen technological empowerment, load more high-quality Heilongjiang (黑龙江) rice into the 'Chinese rice bowl,' and contribute more to ensuring national food security."
"Unite and struggle to comprehensively promote the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization!" The call issued by Xi Jinping (习近平) has gathered the strength to forge ahead.
"There are still many 'Lou Mountain Passes' (娄山关) and 'Lazikou Passes' (腊子口) on the scientific research journey. We must bravely tackle tough problems and launch more internationally competitive scientific research results in proactive innovation to contribute to the construction of a maritime power." Liu Zhiyu (刘志宇), Deputy Director of the National Key Laboratory of Marine Biogeochemistry at Xiamen University (厦门大学), felt a heavy responsibility on his shoulders.
In Gala (嘎拉) Village, Bayi District (巴宜区), Nyingchi (林芝) City, Tibet (西藏), facilities such as the National Unity Square and the Red Research and Study Theme Education Exhibition Hall tell the story of unity and development. A few months ago, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) replied to all the villagers, expressing his earnest expectations for them.
"'The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable!' The General Secretary's words are inspiring and encourage us to move forward continuously." Bianba (边巴), Secretary of the Gala (嘎拉) Village Party Branch, said, "I will keep in mind the General Secretary's instructions, earnestly safeguard national unity, and lead all the villagers to create a happier and better life."
Standing at a new crossroads, choosing peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, win-win or zero-sum? Xi Jinping (习近平) gave the answer: The Chinese people firmly stand on the right side of history and on the side of human civilization and progress, adhere to the path of peaceful development, and work with the people of all countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
"The General Secretary emphasized that the future of mankind is closely linked. China always embraces the world with high-level opening-up and win-win cooperation, which is a vivid embodiment of China's promotion of building a community with a shared future for mankind." He Yizhou (何逸舟), part-time Vice President of the China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (中国外商投资企业协会), said.
Chongqing Guoyuan Port (重庆果园港), located at the junction of the "Belt and Road" and the Yangtze River Economic Belt, has a logistics network that can reach more than 100 countries and regions around the world.
"The General Secretary pointed out the general trend of China's development. We must integrate the concept of win-win cooperation into the entire process of port construction, create new advantages of linking land and sea at home and abroad, and share new development opportunities with more countries in expanding opening up." Liu Jian (刘践), Chairman of Chongqing Guoyuan Container Terminal Co., Ltd. (重庆果园集装箱码头有限公司), said.
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), September 5th, Xinhua News Agency reporter)
Return to TopThis Chongqing (重庆) September 5th (Reported by Li Zenghui (李增辉) and Shen Jingran (沈靖然)) - The 2025 World Intelligence Expo opened in Chongqing (重庆) on the 5th. This year's expo focuses on two themes: "Artificial Intelligence +" and "Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles." It features five major professional sections: intelligent connected new energy vehicles, digital cities, intelligent robots, smart homes, and the low-altitude economy. More than 600 Chinese and foreign companies are showcasing over 3,000 innovative products.
It is understood that this year's expo will conduct multiple "four-chain" integrated industry matchmaking activities to build an efficient production and demand docking platform. By holding three special matchmaking activities on artificial intelligence terminals, digital transformation, and equity financing, it will gather more than 80 representative enterprises in the field of artificial intelligence and link more than 40 investment and financing institutions to carry out supply and demand docking and exchange on-site. It will also link Tianjin (天津) to hold special matchmaking activities on artificial intelligence enabling the biopharmaceutical industry, and supply and demand docking for intelligent manufacturing equipment in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) and Chengdu-Chongqing (成渝) regions. The contract amount of investment projects signed at this year's expo is expected to exceed 200 billion yuan. Among them, the contract amount of centralized investment projects signed on-site is expected to exceed 120 billion yuan.
During the expo, more than 10 ecological conferences such as the 2025 Digital Industry Ecology Conference and the Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Industry Cluster Ecology Conference will also be held; the China New Energy Vehicle Challenge will be launched; and more than 100 new industry standards, new products, and new technologies will be released.
This expo is co-sponsored by the Chongqing Municipal People's Government (重庆市人民政府) and the Tianjin Municipal People's Government (天津市人民政府). Singapore (新加坡) serves as the guest of honor country, and Sichuan Province (四川省) serves as the guest of honor province. At the opening ceremony, heads of leading domestic and foreign enterprises and well-known experts and scholars exchanged views on hot topics such as intelligent connected new energy vehicles and the deep integration of artificial intelligence and industry. The Chongqing Low-Altitude Flight Comprehensive Management Service Platform (重庆低空飞行综合管理服务平台) and other innovative achievements were also released at the opening ceremony.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 金正波
On the morning of September 3rd, the naval phalanx, full of heroic spirit, marched in precise steps across Tiananmen Square (天安门广场). Watching his son, Wang Peilin (王沛霖), walking in the formation, Wang Dengkui (王登奎) in front of the television was moved to tears. "I was once a border guard, and it has always been my dream to be reviewed by the Party and the people in front of Tiananmen (天安门). My child has fulfilled my dream for me!" Wang Dengkui (王登奎) said excitedly.
Wang Peilin's (王沛霖) family has served in the military for four generations. Flipping through the yellowed old photo album at home is an unforgettable childhood memory for him. In the photos, Wang Peilin's (王沛霖) great-grandfather and great-grandmother have firm eyes and medals hanging on their chests. "They participated in the Anti-Japanese War. When you grow up, you must also defend your country!" His grandfather, who also served in the military, often told Wang Peilin (王沛霖) about the stories of his elders in the family.
The seed of serving the country through military service was quietly planted. Later, Wang Peilin (王沛霖) was admitted to the Dalian Naval Academy (海军大连舰艇学院).
When he heard about the military parade mission, Wang Peilin (王沛霖) submitted his letter of determination without hesitation. At first, Wang Peilin (王沛霖) was not outstanding in the formation. "How can we shoulder the important task of strengthening the army without surpassing ourselves?" He strengthened his training in a targeted manner. Gradually, Wang Peilin's (王沛霖) movements became more and more standard, and he became the benchmark soldier in the formation.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (中国人民解放军) is always a heroic force that the Party and the people can completely trust. "**使命在肩，千难万难不可夺志！**" (shǐ mìng zài jiān, qiān nán wàn nán bù kě duó zhì - "With a mission on our shoulders, a thousand difficulties and ten thousand hardships cannot take away our will!," indicating a strong sense of responsibility and determination to overcome any obstacles to fulfill one's mission) Wang Peilin (王沛霖) said firmly that he will continue to work hard with a more high-spirited mental state and bring his absolute loyalty to the Party and his tenacious will to the battle position on the vast sea frontier.
(Gao Mingchuan (高明川) participated in the writing)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李龙伊
During the September 3rd military parade, a group of female soldiers were seen in the Joint Logistics Support Force formation. Ma Chaoqun (马超群), attending physician of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Northern Theater Command General Hospital, was one of them.
The medical backpack carried by Ma Chaoqun is a distinctive piece of equipment for the Joint Logistics Support Force formation. Inside the backpack, more than 30 medical supplies are scientifically configured in modules such as hemostasis, bandaging, and ventilation, providing important support for frontline battlefield rescue.
In this parade, the Joint Logistics Support Force formation participated for the first time in a mixed-gender formation, carrying weighted backpacks. The female soldiers needed to carry medical packs and hold firearms, advancing at the same pace and rhythm as the male soldiers, which was quite challenging.
Ma Chaoqun said that during training, whenever she thought about participating in the parade in front of Tiananmen (天安门), she felt that "every cell was bursting with power."
Stepping off the training ground and returning to her job, she always thinks of the military doctors on the anti-Japanese battlefield who rescued the wounded, healed the sick, and were fearless of life and death, saving the lives of their comrades time and time again in critical moments, which encouraged her to 鼓足斗志 (gǔ zú dòu zhì - "muster fighting will," to summon up courage and determination) and motivation.
"The soldiers guard the great rivers and mountains of the motherland, and military doctors must support their health," Ma Chaoqun said. "I will definitely continue to work hard, using superb medical skills and the benevolence of a doctor to bring warmth and health to more officers and soldiers."
(Zhang Yanxin (张彦昕) and Wang Zhen (王阵) participated in the writing)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 杜尚泽 李建广 孙 振
September 3, 2025, a day etched in history. Carrying the historical memory of a great victory, carrying the bright prospects of the Chinese nation moving from a great victory to a great rejuvenation.
On the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, China held grand commemorative activities.
On this day, from morning till night, following the figure of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), people looked back at the flames of history through the scene of the grand ceremony, watched over the long journey, paid tribute to the ever-changing Chinese-style modernization, and looked forward to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The smoke of war has dissipated, the mountains and rivers have been revitalized, and the world has changed. How arduous and difficult this journey has been, how generous and firm!
On the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) witnessed and built new memories of the country and home together with hundreds of millions of people. The passionate moments and moving stories of this day, the historical echoes and era declarations of this day, will be forever preserved in the blood of the Chinese nation.
The Irresistible Trend of Peaceful Vision
Time: 8:25 to 8:35 on September 3
Location: Outside Duanmen Square (端门外广场)
Agenda: Welcoming guests, group photo
The Victory Day parade does not only belong to China.
On the central axis of Beijing (北京), the ancient Duanmen (端门) stands quietly, witnessing the myriad phenomena of major-country diplomacy in the new era.
Red carpets are laid, and honor guards are lined up. Starting at 8:25, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and his wife Peng Liyuan (彭丽媛) stood outside Duanmen Square (端门外广场) to welcome international guests.
Duanmen (端门) is the gate of etiquette; the character "端" (duān) means "correct" and "beginning." Ten years ago, on this very day, it was also from here that General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and his wife led international guests to the Tiananmen Rostrum (天安门城楼) to attend the 70th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
A grand state ceremony, with guests coming to congratulate. 61 foreign heads of state, heads of government, and high-level representatives of relevant countries, heads of international organizations, and former dignitaries came across mountains and seas. They arrived one after another, got out of their cars, and walked towards General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and his wife, shaking hands with smiles.
Underneath their feet, the red carpet spread from the center of Duanmen (端门), running south through Tiananmen (天安门), across the Jinshui Bridge (金水桥), and reaching Chang'an Avenue (长安街), solemnly connecting the 600-year-old city walls with the major-country diplomacy of the new era.
Many are old friends who have come and gone frequently over the years. Time has precipitated trust.
Many guests also came from neighboring countries. As close as lips and teeth, as dear as brothers. "Joining hands to enter the same trench," the fighting friendship forged in blood and fire continues to extend.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and his wife exchanged greetings with them. Their calm demeanor fully demonstrated the style of a major country.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (普拉博沃) overcame difficulties and flew to Beijing (北京) in the early hours of the day, arriving as scheduled.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (普京) walked towards General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and shook hands tightly. From Moscow (莫斯科) in May to Beijing (北京) in September, the two countries supported each other in two victory celebrations, conveying a firm determination to defend the correct view of history and safeguard the achievements of World War II.
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Many national leaders and heads of international organizations came from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Tianjin Summit (上合组织天津峰会). At the summit, a global governance initiative that gathered broad consensus and a statement on the 80th anniversary of the victory of World War II and the founding of the United Nations attracted worldwide attention.
From Tianjin (天津) to Beijing (北京), a common voice was conveyed: to safeguard the international order, defend fairness and justice, adhere to peaceful development, and build a community with a shared future for mankind.
History has never gone far, and history illuminates the future. The densely packed stage of major-country diplomacy vividly demonstrates what is meant by the trend of history and what is meant by the will of the people.
As an ancient Chinese saying goes: "He who holds the great image, to him the world will go."
A Panoramic View of the Parade Etched in History
Time: 8:35 to 10:26 on September 3
Location: Tiananmen Rostrum (天安门城楼)
Agenda: Cordial handshake with veterans and comrades of the War of Resistance, attending the commemorative meeting
The sun leaped up, and the bricks and tiles of the Tiananmen Rostrum (天安门城楼) were gilded, and the red flags fluttered.
At 8:35, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and the heads of foreign delegations attending the meeting ascended the rostrum. Behind them was the ancient Forbidden City (紫禁城) bearing a heavy civilization; in front of them was the grand scene of the new era moving towards the great rejuvenation.
Six veterans and old comrades of the War of Resistance who came from the flames of war received the highest praise of a country here. Before the commemorative meeting began, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) first walked up to them, bent down, and shook hands with them one by one.
Commemoration is for remembering, for moving forward: some sacrifices must be unforgettable, and some history must be integrated into the blood.
At 9:00, accompanied by the thunderous 80-gun salute, the national flag guard of honor walked from both sides of the Monument to the People's Heroes (人民英雄纪念碑). They guarded the five-star red flag, stepping firmly. "Arise! Ye who refuse to be slaves..." The national anthem was loud and clear. Countless Chinese people stood up proudly, their blood boiling.
On the rostrum of the Tiananmen Rostrum (天安门城楼), General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) voice was firm and powerful.
"The Chinese nation is a great nation that is not afraid of violence and is self-reliant." This is the national character tempered in the life-and-death contest.
"The Chinese People's Liberation Army has always been a heroic force that the Party and the people can fully trust." This is the steel Great Wall built in the bloody storm.
"The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable! The noble cause of human peace and development will surely be victorious!" This is the great truth gained from history that cannot be overthrown.
At 9:15, the parade ceremony began. The magnificent and inspiring parade bugle sounded. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) rode in a Red Flag (红旗) review car, passed the Jinshui Bridge (金水桥), and drove onto Chang'an Avenue (长安街).
When he came to the Party flag, the national flag, and the military flag, the General Secretary paid his respects to the flags.
Moving forward again. The formations were like mountains, and the momentum was like a rainbow.
This is a people's army that is undergoing reform and strengthening.
The four service branches, four arms, and the armed police force formations made their first concentrated appearance with the flags of the military service branches and the armed police force. The people's army has a new system, a new structure, a new pattern, and a new look, and has taken firm steps on the road to strengthening the army with Chinese characteristics.
This is a heroic army that inherits glory.
"Yang Jingyu Detachment (杨靖宇支队)," "Zuo Quan Independent Battalion (左权独立营)," "Liu Laozhuang Company (刘老庄连)," "Pingxingguan Battle Assault Company (平型关大战突击连)," "Bayonet Fighting Hero Company (白刃格斗英雄连)"... 80 battle flags of merit and honor forged with blood and life are engraved with loyalty and faith.
This is a powerful army that defends peace.
The three services are mighty, and the iron armor stands proudly. New types of unmanned submersibles, new types of reconnaissance and strike integrated drones, "Dongfeng-5C (东风-5C)" liquid intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles... The new equipment and national heavyweights that made their debut were reflected in the eyes of the world.
"Hello, comrades!" "Hello, Chairman!"
"Comrades, you have worked hard!" "Serve the people!"
"Listen to the Party's command! Be able to win battles! Have excellent work style!" "Justice will prevail! Peace will prevail! The people will prevail!"
The heat surged through the heart. The General Secretary's greetings and the slogans of the reviewed officers and soldiers echoed for a long time in the historical sky, inspiring people's hearts.
At 9:44, the parade began.
The roar came whistling. The aerial flag guard echelon guarded the Party flag, the national flag, and the military flag, 26 helicopters formed a huge "80" shape, and 3 helicopters hung banners with the words "Justice Will Prevail," "Peace Will Prevail," and "The People Will Prevail," respectively, taking the lead in flying over Tiananmen Square (天安门广场).
The three services are in formation. The guard of honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army marched forward, and 13 infantry formations stepped on the beat of victory, with a majestic momentum. The firm steps showed the new layout of the power structure of our army for the first time in the parade.
The iron torrent rolled. 22 equipment formations were jointly organized according to actual combat, and under the leadership of the battle flag formation, they were like a giant steel dragon, entering the arena powerfully and shocking the earth. New fourth-generation equipment, unmanned intelligence and anti-unmanned equipment, hypersonic, air defense and anti-missile, strategic missiles and other advanced equipment fully demonstrated our army's powerful ability to win modern warfare.
Accompanied by the majestic and inspiring melody, the magnificent aerial echelon flew over.
Early warning and command aircraft, special aircraft, transport aircraft, bombers, fighter jets... 80 war eagles were formed into a modular and systematic formation in the long sky, winning the future's winning weapon, and deterring the sky.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) looked solemn, pondered for a long time, and waved his hands from time to time. The soldiers paid attention to the General Secretary. The peace-loving division, the just division, the mighty division, and the victorious division are heroic and energetic. This is the first parade since the comprehensive promotion of Chinese-style modernization entered a new journey, and this is a brand-new appearance of the people's army striving to build a century-old army.
Show the military might and military soul of an army, show the national strength and national prestige of a country, and show the noble spirit of a nation.
On the city tower, several veterans and old comrades of the War of Resistance looked into the distance, some of whom were over a hundred years old. They stood up tremblingly and solemnly raised their right hands. The military salute was silent, but deafening.
A Symphony of the Times with a Shared Future
Time: Approximately 11:30 on September 3
Location: Second Floor Banquet Hall of the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂)
Agenda: Attend the reception and deliver an important speech
Victory Day is the glory of the Chinese people and the glory of the world's forces of justice.
Coming from the scene of the grand military parade, people gathered in the banquet hall of the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂), sharing the shock and emotion they had just gained.
There are dignitaries and distinguished guests who came to China to participate in the grand event, veterans and old comrades who participated in the War of Resistance, Kuomintang (国民党) veterans of the War of Resistance, international friends who contributed to the victory of the Chinese War of Resistance or their relatives, and recipients of meritorious honors... No matter how far we go or how brilliant the future we reach, China will never forget the contributors, builders, and strivers who have devoted their efforts and even their lives.
At about 11:30, accompanied by the music of "Peace - A Community of Common Destiny," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and his wife Peng Liyuan (彭丽媛) walked into the banquet hall together with the foreign leaders and their spouses attending the reception. The applause lasted for a long time.
Facing the eager eyes of friends from all over the world, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech.
"History tells us that the belief in justice cannot be shaken, the expectation of peace cannot be stopped, and the power of the people cannot be defeated!" Hundreds of millions of people worked together to reverse the tide.
"Temporary strength or weakness lies in strength, and the victory or defeat of a thousand years lies in reason. Justice, light, and progress will surely defeat evil, darkness, and reaction." Countries in distress share weal and woe, composing an epic of generosity and grandeur.
"Chinese-style modernization is modernization that follows the path of peaceful development, and China will always be a force for peace, stability, and progress in the world." Peace, stability, and progress, between the lines, are the views of peace and development upheld by a country that has experienced suffering and will eventually be rejuvenated.
In the choice of the path of modernization, the ancient country's peace signpost shines brightly.
The five thousand years of civilization have a long history, and the traditional wisdom of "harmony is precious" and "harmonious coexistence" has long been integrated into the blood of the Chinese nation; China's development has not relied on strong ships and cannons to open the way, but on self-reliance and hard work, taking the road of peaceful development and win-win cooperation. This is the conclusion of history, and it is also the answer to reality and the future.
Remembering the past and talking about the future. "China in the lights is youthful and graceful, China in the lights has a broad mind..." The melodious children's voices pushed the literary and artistic performance "Taking History as a Mirror and Creating the Future Together" to a climax.
Many people stood up, shook hands, hugged, and clinked glasses for the great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and for the bright future of lasting peace and common prosperity for mankind!
Historical Echoes of Justice Will Prevail
Time: Approximately 20:00 on September 3
Location: Ten Thousand People Auditorium of the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂万人大礼堂)
Agenda: Attend and watch the art performance "Justice Will Prevail"
Applause is the most sincere expression of emotion on the night of Victory Day.
When the veterans and old comrades of the War of Resistance entered the venue of the evening party, their figures with crutches and their trembling salutes made the audience stand up in awe. The applause was full of respect.
When General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) walked into the auditorium, he first bent down and shook hands with them, and a tide of applause rang out in the auditorium.
At this moment, people remembered the touching scene on the Tiananmen Rostrum (天安门城楼) in the morning: the General Secretary also bent down and shook hands cordially with the veterans and old comrades of the War of Resistance.
The curtain of the stage opened, and the biting snow of the birch forest in Northeast China, the chilling "sorrow" of Nanjing (南京), and the blood and tears of the north and south of the Yangtze River turned into a roaring roar like the Yellow River, singing the unyielding spirit of the Chinese nation.
"Return my rivers and mountains, defend my national rights. This thing, this ambition, will never be forgotten." The "Sacrifice to the Yellow Emperor Mausoleum (祭黄帝陵文)" every word and sentence, like a heavy hammer, struck the hearts of the audience, and many people's eyes were wet.
Countless heroic figures came from time. "We will take all the roads that are not easy to walk in the world!" The beam of light in Yan'an (延安) broke through the dark night and illuminated the way forward.
From the flames of war everywhere to the lights of the cave dwellings, from "As You Wish" to "A Community of Common Destiny"... The changing scenes, the passionate melodies, and the climaxes told the magnificent 14-year arduous War of Resistance, and stirred up the great spirit of the War of Resistance, which will never fade and will always be majestic.
Historical echoes, in the heroic epic of magnificent mountains and rivers, in the cross-temporal friendship of sharing life and death and sharing blood and fire. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) watched attentively and applauded from time to time.
When the child asked about the return date of his father who was going to war, the father raised the five-pointed star in his hand: "Seeing it is seeing Dad!"
When the heroic Liu Laozhuang Company (刘老庄连) was all killed in battle, the heroic mother's answer shook her heart: "Don't bully my China for having no courage! There are millions of soldiers under my mother's knees!"
The audience was moved.
Today, we can comfort the martyrs: "The Chinese people's sky, the Chinese people's land, and the Chinese people's sea are all up to the Chinese people themselves!" Time has come to the new era, and the deepest cry and the most affectionate confession have aroused the most lasting applause, and it is also the deepest resonance of hundreds of millions of people:
"Justice will prevail! Peace will prevail! The people will prevail!"
At the end of the evening party, the song and dance of "A Community of Common Destiny" expressed their feelings directly: "Believe that the future is a song sung together." From fighting side by side in the flames of war in the past to building a community with a shared future for mankind today, a great country that has experienced vicissitudes but has always been high-spirited has never forgotten its responsibility to seek progress for mankind and seek common ground for the world.
In the echoes of history, there is the inheritance of blood. In this art performance, the post-80s artist served as the general director, the post-90s young directors participated in the creation, and the proportion of post-00s actors exceeded 50%. Looking at the new era and the new journey from this evening party, the younger generation lives up to its youth and can take on important responsibilities.
When the evening party came to an end, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and everyone sang "Ode to the Motherland" together. Applause accompanied the singing, paying tribute to the heroes of the people and paying tribute to the heroic people!
The long river of history is surging forward. Today's China is a China of peace and development, a China of opening up and progress, and a China that is moving from great victory to great rejuvenation. The glory of Victory Day will be forever engraved in the depths of the national memory, transformed into an endless fire, and stir up the patriotic feelings and aspirations of hundreds of millions of people. It is the countless ordinary and tenacious forces that, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), which has experienced a century of ups and downs, have gathered into an unstoppable potential energy and written the declaration of the era:
"The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable! The noble cause of human peace and development will surely be victorious!"
Return to TopOn September 3rd, a grand gathering commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was held in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in Beijing (北京). President Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech. International attendees interviewed by our newspaper stated that President Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech profoundly elaborated on the significant meaning of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, demonstrated China's firm belief in adhering to the path of peaceful development and working with people from all countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind, fully showcased the responsibility and commitment of a responsible major country, and injected confidence and strength into maintaining world peace and promoting human progress.
"China's victory in the war of resistance safeguarded national independence and defended human justice."
President Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was an important component of the World Anti-Fascist War. The Chinese people made significant contributions to saving human civilization and defending world peace with enormous national sacrifice."
"This commemoration reminds the world that the World Anti-Fascist struggle did not only occur in Europe. The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was an important component of the World Anti-Fascist War," said former Greek Prime Minister Papandreou. "The Chinese people supported the main Eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War with enormous national sacrifice, making significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the maintenance of world peace. We should jointly remember history and cherish peace."
"President Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech emphasized China's historical position and significant contributions as the main Eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War," said Nikita Stepanov, senior researcher at the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences and great-grandson of Soviet Red Army veteran Pronin. China paid a huge price in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, successfully containing a large amount of Japanese resources and military force, weakening its power in Asia and the Pacific region, and providing important support for the final victory of the World Anti-Fascist Alliance.
Nuridin Mamatov, advisor to the Veterans and Disabled People's Association of Uzbekistan, said that President Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized the historical value and practical significance of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. "My uncle participated in battles against the Japanese army. He told me that the Chinese people paid a huge price for national liberation and world justice and peace. This is not only China's history, but also the common memory of all mankind."
"President Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech reminded me again of the history of blood and fire that my uncle told me," said Marianne Stenvig, niece of Danish friend Bernhard Arp Sindberg and chairman of the Sindberg Foundation. "China's victory in the war of resistance safeguarded national independence and defended human justice. We must learn from history, safeguard peace and justice, promote the common values of all mankind, and create a better future for our children and grandchildren." This is her second time being invited to China to participate in the commemoration activities of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. She is moved by the Chinese people's respect and remembrance of international friends who aided China.
Ma Kuan Chi, vice president of the American Flying Tigers Historical Committee, said that on the main Eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War, the Chinese military and civilians bravely resisted the enemy and made significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War with enormous sacrifices.
Wen Meilan, granddaughter of Canadian friend Wen Youzhang (文幼章), said: "The Canadian people know very little about China's important contribution to the World Anti-Fascist War, and are even less clear that before Europe was impacted by World War II, the Chinese military and civilians had independently resisted the Japanese army's invasion for several years. Western countries, including Canada, should correctly understand the suffering and sacrifices experienced by the Chinese people, as well as the important contributions made by the Chinese people to saving human civilization."
British friend Craig was one of the founders of the "British Aid China Campaign Committee" established in 1937, which aimed to promote solidarity with China in resisting Japanese aggression. His daughter, Jenny Clegg, vice chairman of the Anglo-Chinese Understanding Association, said that after 14 years of unyielding and bloody battles, the Chinese people defeated the Japanese militarist aggressors and played a key role in the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
"Mutual understanding, mutual respect, and cooperation are the only way to safeguard hard-won peace."
President Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "History warns us that the future of mankind is closely intertwined. Only when all countries and all nations treat each other equally, live in harmony, and help each other can we maintain common security, eliminate the root causes of war, and prevent historical tragedies from recurring!" International attendees at the commemoration meeting stated that President Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech pointed out the practical significance of unity and cooperation among countries, and pointed out the direction of efforts to maintain world peace.
Former Italian Prime Minister D'Alema said that the current international situation is turbulent, regional conflicts are intensifying, and the international order is being severely impacted. "Faced with global challenges, we must work together and strengthen cooperation. Only when all countries and all nations treat each other equally, live in harmony, and help each other can we maintain common security."
"President Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that the future of mankind is closely intertwined, and I deeply resonate with this," said Bei Shitao, son of French friend Bussière. His father devoted himself to China's medical cause and also fought alongside the Chinese people against the invaders. "I always believe that only when all nations understand each other, respect each other, and cooperate with each other can we safeguard the hard-won peace. Today, we commemorate the sacrifices of our ancestors to inherit their courage and faith and pass on the spirit of peace and humanitarianism."
"The equal treatment, harmonious coexistence, and mutual assistance emphasized by President Xi Jinping (习近平) are the fundamental ways for countries to interact with each other, and also the fundamental ways to maintain the common security of all countries," said Takashi Ishida, a researcher at the Institute for International Peace Studies at Meiji Gakuin University in Japan. These ways of interacting with each other are in line with President Xi Jinping's (习近平) concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, and point out the direction for the reform of the global governance system.
Mangesh Bokha, grand-nephew of Dwarkanath Kotnis (柯棣华), said: "Historical lessons tell us that countries should unswervingly safeguard peace and justice. The peaceful coexistence of countries in political, economic, diplomatic, and security aspects will have a profound impact on the development of international relations and promote the joint construction of a beautiful home for mankind."
"Maintaining peace is our current priority. Without peace, there is no development," said Sarah Stewart, grand-niece of New Zealand friend Rewi Alley (路易·艾黎). Countries must learn from history, enhance understanding and cooperation, reduce prejudice and injustice, and work together to build a harmonious, peaceful, and prosperous home.
Salavat Suleimanov, son of Soviet Red Army veteran Suleimanov and chairman of the Khabarovsk Krai Foreign Friendship Association of Russia, said that the most important decision made by the international community before and after the end of World War II was the establishment of the United Nations. The United Nations is still one of the most influential international organizations in the world today, is the best platform for practicing multilateralism, and has made significant contributions to maintaining world peace and development. Effectively safeguarding the international system with the United Nations at its core is to jointly defend the achievements of the victory of World War II.
"80 years ago, under extremely difficult conditions, the United States and China achieved victory in the World Anti-Fascist War through cooperation. Today, facing new challenges, the two countries can still cooperate again and achieve victory," said Jeffrey Greene, chairman of the Sino American Aviation Heritage Foundation.
"Continue to be a mainstay in maintaining world peace and stability."
President Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Today, mankind is once again facing a choice between peace and war, dialogue and confrontation, win-win and zero-sum. The Chinese people firmly stand on the right side of history and on the side of human civilization and progress, adhere to the path of peaceful development, and work with people from all countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind."
"At the crossroads of where mankind is going, China's choice demonstrates the responsibility of a responsible major country," Papandreou believes that mankind should learn from historical lessons and recognize that peace is the true foundation of progress. Dialogue, cooperation, mutual respect, and a rules-based international order are important cornerstones for ensuring a multipolar, equal, and orderly world.
D'Alema said: "As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, China has always been a model for upholding the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. We have every reason to believe that an increasingly powerful China will continue to be a mainstay in maintaining world peace and stability."
"China promotes world multipolarity and defends international fairness and justice through its own development practices. The 'Belt and Road' initiative proposed by China has created development opportunities for participating countries." Andrei Matveyev, grandson of Nikolai Matveyev, flight commander of the Soviet Aid China Aviation Team, believes that China plays a pivotal role in maintaining world peace and promoting common development.
"The Chinese people firmly stand on the side of peace and progress and are a role model for the whole world," said Nuridin Mamatov. "History tells us that only mutual respect, dialogue, and cooperation can bring true peace. The people of Uzbekistan are willing to work hand in hand with the Chinese people to jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind and promote world peace, development, and prosperity."
"I am proud of an increasingly powerful China. China is an important force in maintaining world peace," said Yangji Kobayashi (小林阳吉), vice chairman and secretary-general of the Japan Eighth Route Army New Fourth Army Veterans Association. "We should practice the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind. This is the correct path towards a human civilization development of mutual respect, harmony, and common prosperity."
Michael Crook (柯马凯), chairman of the China Industrial Cooperative International Committee, believes that since the founding of the People's Republic of China, China has adhered to the path of peaceful development and has achieved great development achievements, becoming the world's second largest economy. This is what all peace-loving and righteous people are happy to see. "Peace is especially precious, and countries must unite to strive for peace. I believe that this commemoration activity is of great significance for promoting human history to move in the right direction."
Return to TopThe world has entered a new period of turbulence and transformation, with global challenges increasing. The Global Governance Initiative has emerged in this context, clarifying the correct direction for cooperation and injecting strong momentum to address the global governance deficit and respond to the challenges of the times.
In early autumn, two major events held in China have attracted worldwide attention. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Tianjin Summit released the "SCO voice" of maintaining international order and practicing multilateralism. The commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War demonstrated a strong commitment to remembering history and creating the future. At this important juncture, the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) is timely, providing a Chinese solution for maintaining international order and improving global governance. The world has entered a new period of turbulence and transformation, with global challenges increasing. The Global Governance Initiative has emerged in this context, clarifying the correct direction for cooperation and injecting strong momentum to address the global governance deficit and respond to the challenges of the times.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Eighty years ago, based on deep reflection on the painful lessons of the two world wars, the international community decided to establish the United Nations, opening a new practice of global governance and making historic contributions to maintaining world peace and development. Today, when the people of all countries jointly commemorate history, it is to remember the enlightenment and lessons of history, work together to maintain international order, reform and improve global governance, and continuously move towards the beautiful goal of building a community with a shared future for mankind.
The current international situation is intertwined with changes and chaos, the United Nations and multilateralism are under attack, and the global governance deficit continues to expand. From the perspective of participating entities, the representation of the Global South in the global governance system is seriously insufficient. The collective rise of emerging market countries and developing countries makes it necessary to enhance the representation of the Global South and correct historical injustices. From the perspective of governance principles, the purposes and principles of the UN Charter have not been effectively observed, Security Council resolutions have been resisted, and unilateral sanctions and other acts violate international law and undermine international order. From the perspective of governance effectiveness, the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is seriously lagging behind, and issues such as climate change and the digital divide are becoming increasingly prominent, and the governance of new areas such as artificial intelligence, cyberspace, and outer space is lacking. Against this background, what kind of global governance system to build and how to reform and improve the global governance system have increasingly become major issues of great concern to the international community.
The Global Governance Initiative responds to the questions of the times and leads the direction of change, meeting the urgent needs of today's world. Adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating people-centeredness, and emphasizing action-orientedness, the five core concepts of the Global Governance Initiative address the problems and challenges currently facing global governance, systematically answering the questions of "who governs, how to govern, and for whom to govern" in global governance, and have strong pertinence and guiding significance. As Belarusian President Lukashenko pointed out, the five core concepts of the initiative are the key principles for solving the problems existing in the current international mechanism.
The core concepts of the Global Governance Initiative are in line with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and conform to the common expectations of the vast majority of countries. Reforming and improving global governance is not about overturning the existing international order, nor is it about starting a new stove outside the existing international system, but about enhancing the enforcement and effectiveness of the existing international system and international mechanisms, making them more in line with the changing situation, responding to various global challenges more timely and effectively, and better serving the interests of all countries, especially developing countries. "This major initiative will help promote the construction of a more just and reasonable international governance system, so that the countries of the Global South will benefit." The words of Congolese (Brazzaville) President Sassou express the common aspirations of the Global South.
The relay baton of history runs forward one after another, and the cause of human progress moves forward one after another in answering the questions of the times. China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with all parties, jointly implement the Global Governance Initiative, work together to explore ways to reform and improve global governance, promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system, and make unremitting efforts for the noble cause of human peace and development.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孔 歌
"The Chinese people made huge sacrifices to defeat Japanese militarism and made important contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War." Former Italian Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema (马西莫·达莱马) said in an exclusive interview with this reporter a few days ago that this historical fact is often marginalized or even forgotten in the Western world's perception, "This kind of forgetting is very dangerous."
D'Alema's father was a member of the Italian Communist Party and participated in the Italian anti-fascist resistance movement. Influenced by his family, D'Alema joined the Italian Communist Party in his youth and later became a leader of left-wing political parties, dedicating himself to global peace. This time, he was invited to attend the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. He believes that in the current increasingly complex international situation, remembering history and educating the younger generation to objectively and comprehensively understand history is of great significance for maintaining world peace and stability.
"The spirit of the War of Resistance is a source of strength for promoting Chinese-style modernization." In D'Alema's view, the tenacious spirit shown by the Chinese people in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression provided an inexhaustible driving force for China's later achievements in modernization that have attracted worldwide attention. "Relying on this spiritual driving force, China has completely shaken off poverty and weakness in less than a century, becoming the world's second largest economy, and has achieved innovative development in the economic, social, scientific and technological fields, writing a unique and magnificent chapter in the history of human development."
Regarding China's role in international relations after World War II, D'Alema believes that since the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, China, as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has always been an important pillar for maintaining international order. "China actively participates in global governance, and its role has been widely recognized by the international community." He said that the world today faces many crises and challenges, and China's key role in promoting the construction of a new type of international relations is indispensable and is a "stabilizer" in the global governance pattern.
D'Alema believes that the current international pattern is undergoing profound adjustments, and the world has entered a "disordered multipolar era," and the international system with the United Nations as its core is facing severe challenges. Frequent regional conflicts expose the shortcomings of the international community's mechanisms for preventing and resolving conflicts. "How to maintain the international system with the United Nations as its core and the international order based on international law, practice true multilateralism, and strengthen international coordination and cooperation are issues of the times concerning world peace and development. China has the ability to play a constructive role in this regard," said D'Alema.
"The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind is a strategy to address global challenges." D'Alema said that the future of mankind is closely linked, and the international community jointly faces global challenges such as maintaining peace, addressing climate change, and reducing poverty, and no country can be immune. "In this context, we should attach importance to the positive significance of the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind proposed by China. Faced with these global challenges, all countries need to respond together, and major countries should take the lead, build consensus, and work together."
In the interview, D'Alema also specifically mentioned the unity and cooperation of countries in the Global South. He believes that this trend reflects the profound evolution of the international power structure and the importance of emerging forces. "South-South cooperation has played an important role in promoting the construction of a more just and reasonable international order, reflecting the common demands of developing countries to seek independent development. In the future, we should be committed to building a more balanced, inclusive, united and cooperative global governance system that conforms to the common interests of all mankind," said D'Alema.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 徐 馨 刘仲华
The theme photo exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War closed on the 4th at the Chinese Cultural Center in Berlin (柏林), Germany (德国). Precious black-and-white photos, accompanied by concise captions, showed people the historical facts of the Japanese invaders' invasion of China, the 14-year arduous War of Resistance of the Chinese sons and daughters, and the support of the international community and overseas Chinese for the Chinese people.
"As the main eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War, the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression started the earliest and lasted the longest." Zeng Fanhua (曾凡华), Chargé d'affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Germany (中国驻德国大使馆), said that China (中国) has made significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. China and Germany (德国), China and Europe (欧洲) have suffered from the scourge of war. We should learn from history, cherish peace, adhere to promoting the correct view of the history of World War II, resolutely safeguard the post-war international order, and firmly defend international fairness and justice.
Stephan Ossenkopp, a senior researcher at the Schiller Institute (席勒研究所), said that the exhibition shows the arduous War of Resistance of the Chinese people. "For a long time, German society has lacked attention to the brutal aggression and racist nature of Japanese militarism in Asia. Japanese militarism brought disaster to China and trampled on many other countries and regions in Asia." Ossenkopp noted that the exhibition also presented the deeds of German John Rabe (约翰·拉贝) sheltering more than 200,000 refugees during the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀), and German doctor Hans Müller (汉斯·米勒) saving the lives of thousands of Eighth Route Army (八路军) soldiers on the front lines of the War of Resistance. "This is not only about China's War of Resistance, but also about the common spirit and will of mankind - in order to survive, for peace, we must defeat fascism and militarism," Ossenkopp said.
Volker Tschapke, Honorary Chairman of the Prussian Association of Berlin (德国柏林普鲁士协会), said: "War has brought us a heavy price, which is a profound warning from history."
Petra Lehmann, chairman of the German-Chinese Friendship Association of Ludwigsfelde (路德维希菲尔德市德中友好协会), told reporters, "China never invades other countries, takes the road of peaceful development, relies on independence and self-reliance, and pursues cooperation and win-win results."
Walking to the last exhibition board of the theme exhibition, three colorful photos came into view - the entire officers and soldiers of the 20th Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon (黎巴嫩) were awarded the "Peace Medal" by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (联合国驻黎巴嫩临时部队), African children welcomed the arrival of the Chinese Navy's "Peace Ark" hospital ship (中国海军“和平方舟”号医院船) with bright smiles, and the Chinese Navy escort formation (中国海军护航编队) carried out escort missions in the Gulf of Aden (亚丁湾). He Wenbo (何文波), Deputy Director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Berlin (柏林中国文化中心), said: "Peace can breed life and hope. Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is not only about looking back at history, but also about allowing people from different countries and different ethnic groups to understand the Chinese people's tenacious resistance to aggression and their persistent defense of peace, and to unite spiritual consensus across time and space."
(Reported from Berlin (柏林) on September 5th by this newspaper)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Vladivostok, September 5th (Reporter Huang He (黄河)) On September 4th, Russian President Vladimir Putin (普京) met in Vladivostok (符拉迪沃斯托克) with Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局委员) and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会副委员长), who was invited to attend the 10th Eastern Economic Forum.
Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠) first conveyed the cordial greetings and best wishes of President Xi Jinping (习近平) to President Putin (普京). He pointed out that two days ago, President Xi Jinping (习近平) held important talks with President Putin (普京) in Beijing (北京), jointly charting a long-term blueprint for the development of China-Russia relations, and reached an important consensus on safeguarding the achievements of the victory of World War II and defending the correct view of the history of World War II, fully demonstrating the model of major-country relations. The Chinese side is willing to work with the Russian side to follow and be guided by the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, adhere to the original aspiration of lasting friendship and win-win cooperation, and promote the development of China-Russia relations to a higher level, broader fields, and deeper levels.
Putin (普京) asked Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠) to convey his sincere greetings and best wishes to President Xi Jinping (习近平), and thanked the Chinese side for the visa-free policy for Russian citizens on a trial basis and for sending a high-level delegation to attend the 10th Eastern Economic Forum. He said that the Russian side will work with the Chinese side to continuously promote the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era between Russia and China and cooperation in various fields to a new level.
On the 5th, Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠) attended the plenary session of the 10th Eastern Economic Forum and delivered a speech. He emphasized that the current world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century. President Xi Jinping (习近平) has proposed global governance initiatives to provide Chinese solutions for effectively addressing global challenges and deepening global cooperation, demonstrating the responsibility of a major country and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. The Chinese side is willing to work closely with all countries in Northeast Asia, including Russia, to promote consultation, joint construction, and sharing with action-oriented approaches, and jointly move towards a bright future of peaceful development and win-win cooperation.
Return to TopOn the morning of September 4th, Miguel Díaz-Canel (迪亚斯-卡内尔), First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the State, went to Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) and laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes (人民英雄纪念碑).
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on September 5th (Reporters Li Yan (李琰) and Chu Jun (褚君)) The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries held a medal presentation ceremony in Beijing on the 1st for the "80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression," awarding medals to representatives of 55 international friends. Former Italian Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema (达莱马), former Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Năstase (登奇勒), former Premier of Victoria, Australia Daniel Andrews (安德鲁斯), and more than 60 international friends or their surviving family members from 14 countries attended the ceremony.
Yang Wanming (杨万明), President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, stated in his speech that the purpose of holding the award ceremony is to remember the martyrs and pay tribute to friends. He expressed hope that all friends will firmly uphold their commitment to peace, unite to defend justice, and consolidate the foundation for people-to-people connectivity, taking their attendance at the commemorative activities as a new starting point to be guardians of historical memory, partners in development and revitalization, and defenders of international fairness and justice, working together to strive for a brighter future for the destiny of mankind.
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries awarded the "80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression" medal to more than 100 international friends.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 4th (Xinhua) -- At noon on September 4th, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (菲佐) went to Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) and laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes (人民英雄纪念碑).
Return to TopBeijing, September 5th (Reported by Li Xinyi (李欣怡)) A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外交部) announced on the 5th: At the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强), Prime Minister Luís Montenegro (蒙特内格罗) of Portugal will pay an official visit to China from September 8th to 10th.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Rome, September 5th, from September 1st to 5th, Zhou Shuchun (周树春), Executive Vice Chairman of the China Human Rights Development Foundation, led a delegation from the foundation to visit Turkey and Italy. The delegation held in-depth discussions and exchanges on issues of common concern with the Marmara Foundation, Turquoise Media Group, and New World Research Center in Turkey, as well as the Institute of International Legal Studies of the National Research Council of Italy, and the Institute of Political, Economic and Social Studies of Italy, reaching broad consensus. The delegation also met with Pier Ferdinando Casini (皮埃尔·费尔迪南多·卡西尼), Honorary Life President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Italian Senate.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 5th. On September 5th, Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul was elected as the 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外交部) stated that China congratulates Mr. Anutin on his election as Prime Minister of Thailand.
The spokesperson said that China and Thailand are close and friendly neighbors, and "China and Thailand are one family" 历久弥新 (lì jiǔ mí xīn - "the older it is, the newer it seems," to become increasingly fresh and vital with the passage of time). This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand. China is willing to work with Thailand to promote traditional friendship, strengthen strategic communication, deepen pragmatic cooperation, and promote greater progress in the construction of a China-Thailand community with a shared future, making positive contributions to regional peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
Return to TopThis newspaper Changsha (长沙) September 5th (Reporter Yang Xun (杨迅)) The 6th China Zhijiang International Peace Culture Festival opened on the 4th in Zhijiang Dong Autonomous County (芷江侗族自治县), Hunan (湖南).
The event was hosted by the Hunan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共湖南省委), the People's Government of Hunan Province (湖南省人民政府), and the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (中国人民对外友好协会), with the theme of "Promoting Peace Culture and Promoting the Building of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind." Representatives of foreign envoys to China, representatives of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation (美中航空遗产基金会), representatives of the families of veterans of the American Flying Tigers (美国飞虎队), representatives of international friendship cities and friendly people, and others participated in the event.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Qingdao, September 4th (Reporter Wang Kai (王凯)) On September 4th, the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Center was officially established in Qingdao (青岛), Shandong (山东). At the event, 10 key international cooperation projects oriented towards the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上海合作组织) countries were launched.
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On the afternoon of September 5th, upon hearing that reporters were coming to interview him, Luo Jinghui (罗竞辉) (pictured, provided by the interviewee), who was already resting in bed, insisted on sitting up straight: "I am willing to talk more about the history of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, so that everyone can cherish the happy life in this peaceful era."
Having traveled from Beijing (北京) back to Hong Kong (香港), and then to his daughter's home in Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东), the journey was tiring, but this veteran of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, over eighty years old and with a full head of silver hair, was still energetic, and his voice was as loud as a bell when he spoke.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) held my hand tightly and called me an old hero. This is the happiest and most joyful moment of my life." Luo Jinghui (罗竞辉) said with emotion, "This is not just for me, but for all veterans of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, and also a commemoration of history."
On September 3rd, Luo Jinghui (罗竞辉) was invited to attend the commemorative meeting marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and came to the scene to watch the ceremony. This was also the third time that Luo Jinghui (罗竞辉) had been invited to watch the military parade. "This time, I watched the military parade from the Tiananmen Rostrum (天安门城楼). I was very shocked by the various new weapons and equipment. Only when the national defense force is strong can the people be free from foreign bullying, and the country can truly be strong." Smiling, tears welled up in the old man's eyes, "How wonderful it would be if my sacrificed comrades could see this day!"
Luo Jinghui (罗竞辉) was born in 1930 in Luowu Village (罗屋村), Nanyong (南涌), Shatoujiao (沙头角), New Territories (新界), Hong Kong (香港). At the age of 13, he joined the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade of the Dongjiang Column (东江纵队港九独立大队). The Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade of the Dongjiang Column (东江纵队港九独立大队), led by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), made important contributions to defending Hong Kong (香港), fighting against the Japanese invaders, and winning the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. "At that time, we fought against the Japanese army at sea in wooden boats, intercepting Japanese ships transporting military supplies and protecting fishermen's production." Recalling the glorious past, Luo Jinghui (罗竞辉) still remembers it vividly.
"The weapons and equipment were very different. Were you afraid when fighting?" the reporter asked.
"Of course, I was afraid. But the enemy came to invade our territory and kill our relatives. No matter how afraid we were, we had to fight and drive them out!" The old man recalled that the captain and platoon leader sacrificed before his eyes the first time he participated in the battle.
After the victory of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Luo Jinghui (罗竞辉) participated in the War of Liberation, and then worked in Guangdong (广东) for a long time. He served as the secretary of the Party branch of the Shenzhen Textile Industry Company (深圳纺织工业公司), and retired and returned to Hong Kong (香港) in 1991. In July of this year, the aircraft carrier formation composed of the aircraft carrier Shandong (山东舰), the guided-missile destroyers Yan'an (延安舰) and Zhanjiang (湛江舰), and the guided-missile frigate Yuncheng (运城舰) came to Hong Kong (香港) to carry out visit activities. Luo Jinghui (罗竞辉) was invited to board the Shandong (山东舰) for a visit.
"He can't stay idle. After retirement, he is often invited to participate in various public welfare activities to promote the history of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and promote patriotism to young people in Hong Kong (香港)," said Luo Yueqin (罗跃勤), Luo Jinghui's (罗竞辉) daughter.
"Over the years, watching the motherland become stronger step by step, I am very happy and proud. Life now is a thousand times better than it was back then. We must inherit and carry forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, cherish peace, and create the future," said Luo Jinghui (罗竞辉).
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On the morning of September 5th, centenarian veteran of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Song Qixiang (宋其祥) (pictured, provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs of Hubei Province), accompanied by his son, crossed the Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan (武汉长江大桥) , Hubei (湖北), and arrived at the Jianghan Customs House (江汉关) to reminisce about the war years. When he saw the old photos of the "Hanyang Arsenal" (汉阳兵工厂) posted in the Jianghan Customs Museum, the old man said excitedly: "When new recruits enlisted in the army back then, the guns we were issued were 'Hanyang-made'."
On September 3rd, Song Qixiang (宋其祥) was invited to participate in the commemorative meeting marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and came to the site to observe the ceremony. Before the start of the commemorative meeting, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) cordially shook hands with veteran soldiers and comrades of the War of Resistance. When the General Secretary came to Song Qixiang (宋其祥) with a smile, Song Qixiang (宋其祥) immediately shook hands with the General Secretary tightly, and then solemnly gave the General Secretary a military salute.
Coming to Beijing (北京) was a long-cherished wish of Song Qixiang (宋其祥). When he learned that he could come to Tiananmen (天安门) to observe the ceremony, he was so happy that he kept talking about "when are we going to Beijing (北京)." This time, the old man finally realized his dream.
At the military parade, seeing the neat formations, brand-new tanks, missiles, and fighter jets driving past in rows and columns, Song Qixiang (宋其祥) couldn't help but recall the years of war. Song Qixiang (宋其祥) is from Wanshi Village (湾市村), Gaobazhou Town (高坝洲镇), Yidu City (宜都市), Yichang City (宜昌市), Hubei Province (湖北省). In his family of five brothers, three joined the army to fight against Japan. In 1942, at the young age of 17, he resolutely joined the army and became a soldier in the 3rd Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Regiment, Provisional 6th Division of the Kuomintang 79th Army (国民党79军暂编第6师2团2营3排). Song Qixiang (宋其祥) still vividly remembers the scene of parting: "My mother couldn't stop her tears, and my father patted me heavily on the shoulder, only saying 'Come back alive'." On the battlefield, Song Qixiang (宋其祥) joined the commando platoon many times to carry out the most dangerous tasks of attacking enemy positions. When the bullets ran out, he picked up his bayonet and engaged in close combat with the enemy.
On the morning of September 3rd, despite the hot weather, Song Qixiang's (宋其祥) back was soaked with sweat, but he kept his back straight. In the afternoon of the 3rd, he asked his son to push his wheelchair and take him slowly through Chang'an Avenue (长安街), deeply engraving the magnificent scenery of Tiananmen (天安门) in his heart. "I have fulfilled my greatest wish, it's worth it!" the old man said. People along the way greeted him and asked to take photos with him, expressing their respect to this centenarian veteran.
"For someone who has come through the battlefield, nothing is bitter." Song Qixiang (宋其祥) said. After taking off his military uniform, he picked up a carrying pole and continued to contribute to the country's construction. He successively served as a group leader in the production team and other positions, and was fair and upright. He was recommended to be responsible for logistics support during the construction of the Daxi Reservoir (大溪水库).
Decades have passed, and China has moved towards prosperity and strength. On September 4th, when he boarded the train back to his hometown, he was warmly surrounded by the train staff and presented with flowers. He also received a special train ticket with "Victory Station" written as the starting station and "Rejuvenation Station" as the destination station. This ticket has become a treasured possession of the Song Qixiang (宋其祥) family, and this destination will surely be reached by all Chinese sons and daughters.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 者
"Mom, you're back! Did you see the 'Dongfeng-5C' (东风—5C)? That's a nuclear missile, isn't it impressive?" On September 4th, Zou Lina (邹丽娜) (pictured, provided by the interviewee), who was invited to attend the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, was bombarded with questions by her son, Yang Yiming (杨一鸣), as soon as she got home.
At the commemorative meeting, as 80,000 peace doves took flight, Zou Lina's thoughts returned to July 2016. At that time, her husband, peacekeeping soldier Yang Shupeng (杨树朋), was performing guard duty at a refugee camp in South Sudan when he was struck by a rocket and heroically sacrificed his life, using his heroic fearlessness to fulfill his 铮铮誓言 (zhēng zhēng shì yán - "unyielding oath," a firm and resolute promise) to protect life and defend peace.
"After my husband's sacrifice, I, as a family member, received a lot of help." Zou Lina is a staff member of the Preferential Treatment and Placement Section of the Retired Soldiers Affairs Bureau of Gangcheng District (钢城区), Jinan (济南), Shandong (山东) Province, and has been busy helping retired soldiers and families of martyrs, helping to solve the difficulties they encounter in their lives. "I will continue to do my job well and pass on the warmth."
Organizing the stories of martyrs, sorting out reporting plans... "There are many martyrs of the War of Resistance in our Gangcheng District (钢城区), but many people only have a name left. I want to properly excavate and publicize their stories so that future generations will remember them." After returning from the ceremony, Zou Lina (邹丽娜) threw herself into her work. The grand scenes of the military parade often appeared before her eyes, and the roar of the engines of various new equipment still echoed in her ears.
"You have to study hard, maybe you can develop missiles in the future," Zou Lina (邹丽娜) said to her son.
"Mom, I will definitely work hard to protect you and our country!" said Yang Yiming (杨一鸣).
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80 salvos of artillery shook the sky, 80,000 peace doves soared into the air... The grand national ceremony and military parade engraved the hard-won victory and glory.
On September 3rd, the grand gathering commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was solemnly held in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场). The Chinese people, together with the people of the world, jointly commemorated this great day.
"Today, humanity is once again faced with the choice of peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, win-win or zero-sum. The Chinese people firmly stand on the right side of history, on the side of human civilization and progress, adhere to the path of peaceful development, and work with the people of all countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind."
From the Tiananmen Rostrum (天安门城楼), General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech mentioned this glorious word six times: peace.
This is a clear stance of remembering history, cherishing the memory of martyrs, valuing peace, and creating the future, and it is also a firm declaration by contemporary Chinese Communists to lead China on the path of peaceful development.
Time is silent, but truth is eternal: Justice will prevail! Peace will prevail! The people will prevail!
(I) Historical Revelation
--"War is a mirror that allows people to better understand the preciousness of peace"
The Tiananmen Rostrum (天安门城楼) is solemn and majestic, and Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) has a magnificent atmosphere. On the morning of September 3, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and other Party and state leaders ascended the rostrum.
Looking out over the square, the Monument to the People's Heroes (人民英雄纪念碑) stands tall, and the peaceful and prosperous world bought with the lives and blood of countless martyrs is vividly displayed. The year numbers on the platform base outline the image of the Great Wall, and the words "1945" and "2025" shine with golden light.
The Great Wall symbolizes the unyielding backbone of the Chinese nation. Ninety-two years ago, the first shot of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in the Beijing (北京) area was fired at Gubeikou (古北口), an important pass on the Great Wall.
Times have changed, and the world is new. Today, as 45 marching formations and equipment echelons pass through Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in orderly steps and with the roar of machinery, the steel Great Wall defending peace shoulders the sacred mission of the new era.
"Our commemoration of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, our condemnation of the brutality of the aggressors, and our emphasis on remembering historical experiences and lessons are not intended to prolong hatred, but to awaken kind-hearted people to the yearning for and adherence to peace."
The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression had great significance from the very beginning in saving human civilization and defending world peace.
From the Pingxingguan Victory (平型关大捷), where "soldiers charged with bayonets after running out of bullets," to the Hundred Regiments Offensive (百团大战), where "flesh and blood were used to destroy sophisticated equipment"; from the Battle of Nanjing (南京保卫战), where soldiers "fought to the last moment," to the Battle of Taierzhuang (台儿庄血战), where soldiers "did not hesitate to fill the sea of fire with their lives"...
"War is a mirror that allows people to better understand the preciousness of peace." Looking back time and again at the arduous and moving Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, we more deeply understand the profound meaning contained in General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important thesis.
Peace is so precious because the sacrifices of the martyrs are priceless.
"Wait for the wind to calm and the waves to subside, and return victoriously for a family reunion..."
A family letter left by martyr Li Yunpeng (李云鹏) is heartbreaking. He was the only one of the 82 martyrs of the New Fourth Army's "Liulaozhuang Company" (刘老庄连) to leave a letter. War is ruthless, and time passes easily. The martyr's yearning for a peaceful life is still heart-wrenching to read today.
"As the saying goes, 'Sincere, brave, and martial, ultimately strong and unyielding. The body is dead, but the spirit is divine, and the soul is heroic as a ghost.'" General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) once praised the anti-Japanese heroes such as the "Liulaozhuang Company" (刘老庄连) with verses from "Nine Songs: Fallen Soldiers" (九歌·国殇), expressing his lofty respect.
In 2014, China passed legislation to establish the Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and established the Martyrs' Memorial Day and the National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims. Every Martyrs' Memorial Day, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) presents flower baskets to the people's heroes, rain or shine, setting an example for the world.
During a collective study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, he read word by word the last letter Zhao Yiman (赵一曼) wrote to her son before her sacrifice; he lamented that Yang Jingyu's (杨靖宇) stomach was full of withered grass, bark, and cotton wadding when he sacrificed himself, "His deeds are shocking"...
Time and again, looking back on the past and expressing true feelings, these are condensed into a stirring and firm belief: "For all those who have given their precious lives for the country, for the nation, and for peace, no matter how times change, we must always remember their sacrifices and contributions."
Peace is so precious because the lessons of history are painful.
Standing in front of the list of victims of the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀) wall, 96-year-old Xia Shuqin (夏淑琴) silently shed tears, her wrinkled hands gently tracing the names of her relatives. That painful memory has continued in her life for more than 80 years.
This arm was severely stabbed by the enemy. On December 13, 1937, the invading Japanese army brutally killed seven of Xia Shuqin's (夏淑琴) closest relatives and stabbed her, who was only 8 years old, three times.
This arm also felt the warmth conveyed by the tight support. On December 13, 2014, at the first National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), together with Xia Shuqin (夏淑琴) and others, unveiled the National Memorial Cauldron.
"The invading Japanese bandits destroyed my Nanjing (南京). They plundered the people and massacred the common people. Three hundred thousand souls died with hatred in this river city. The sun and moon were bleak, and the universe was shocked..." The inscription on the National Memorial Cauldron penetrates the gold and stone, and General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) stared at it for a long time.
The Opium War, the disastrous defeat in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, the invasion of China by the Eight-Power Allied Forces... For more than a hundred years in modern times, the country was humiliated, the people suffered, and civilization was tarnished. The resistance against foreign aggression was repeatedly defeated, and the Chinese people and the Chinese nation suffered unprecedented disasters.
Throwing heads and shedding blood, going to the country's difficulties, and sharing life and death... The 14-year War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was magnificent. The Communist Party of China united and led the Chinese people to make historic contributions to saving the nation from peril, achieving national independence and people's liberation, and striving for the great cause of world peace.
The Chinese people have a deep and unforgettable memory of the suffering brought by war and have a firm and persistent pursuit of peace. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) said with emotion: Since modern times, the Chinese people have suffered aggression, humiliation, and plunder by the great powers for more than a hundred years, but the Chinese people have not learned the law of the jungle from this, but have become more determined to safeguard peace.
Wanting peace instead of war, wanting cooperation instead of confrontation. This is a firm belief tempered by deep suffering, and it is also a solemn declaration by the Chinese Communists to remember history and create the future.
Peace is so precious, it is tied to the expectations of the people's hearts for thousands of years.
Before the age of 16, Xi Jinping (习近平) went to Shaanxi (陕西) in northern China, where his parents had fought bloody battles.
On this weathered and vicissitudinous land, the Yellow River rushes and the Great Wall meanders, imbuing the passionate youth who struggled here with its majestic momentum and profound heritage.
The clamor of war echoes in layers: In the place names of northern Shaanxi (陕北), there are still many "cities," "camps," "forts," "villages," and "armies" related to military deployment; the hope for peace transcends ancient and modern times: Yan'an (延安), Dingbian (定边), Jingbian (靖边)... The more the people experience the ravages of war, the more they yearn for long-term stability and security.
In 1938, under the dim light in a cave dwelling in Yan'an (延安), Mao Zedong (毛泽东) was engaged in profound thinking. "On Protracted War" (论持久战) wrote: "Our war is sacred, just, progressive, and seeking peace. We seek not only the peace of one country, but also the peace of the world, not only temporary peace, but also permanent peace."
Young Xi Jinping (习近平) was also thinking about war and peace. In Liangjiahe (梁家河), he carefully read "Selected Military Writings of Mao Zedong" (毛泽东军事文选), "Selected Ancient Chinese Military Theories" (中国古代军事理论选集), and Tolstoy's "War and Peace" and Clausewitz's "On War." Reading Soviet military works on the Great Patriotic War, the profound words "Although the motherland is vast, we have nowhere to retreat" made Xi Jinping (习近平) unable to calm down for a long time.
Starting from the grassroots level and communicating with the common people, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) deeply knows that "what the Chinese people fear most is turmoil, what they seek is stability, and what they hope for is peace and tranquility in the world."
On January 28, 2013, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) presided over the third collective study session of the 18th CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, the theme of which was to unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development.
At this time, the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China established the "Two Centenary Goals," and the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation had just been proposed.
"Without peace, China and the world cannot develop smoothly; without development, China and the world cannot have lasting peace." Reviewing General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important thesis, the logic of historical progress and the trend of the times become clearer.
Standing at the historical juncture of building on the past and opening up the future, the leader of the new era has an unwavering original aspiration:
"To pass on the torch of peace from generation to generation, to make the driving force of development continuous, and to make the light of civilization shine brightly are the expectations of the people of all countries and the responsibility that our generation of politicians should have."
(II) Echoes of Civilization
--"We adhere to the path of peaceful development, which is the inheritance and promotion of the Chinese nation's cultural tradition of loving peace for thousands of years"
The golden autumn sunshine spreads over the central axis of Beijing (北京).
Yongdingmen (永定门), Tiananmen (天安门), Wanning Bridge (万宁桥)... This longest urban axis in the world runs through ancient and modern times, containing the philosophy of "centrality" and "harmony" upheld by Chinese civilization, and entrusting the Chinese nation's beautiful yearning for stabilizing the country and ensuring peace in the world.
Located on the northern extension of the central axis, the Museum of Chinese Archaeology houses precious cultural relics that witness the continuous extension of Chinese culture and unfold a magnificent picture of "harmony and integration of all directions."
"I have a deeper feeling that Chinese culture has a long history and Chinese civilization is broad and profound." On June 2, 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came here to visit, and then attended the symposium on cultural inheritance and development, profoundly expounding the outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization.
When talking about the prominent peaceful nature of Chinese civilization, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that this "fundamentally determines that China is always a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a maintainer of international order, determines that China constantly pursues exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations instead of engaging in cultural hegemony, determines that China will not impose its own values and political system on others, and determines that China adheres to cooperation instead of confrontation, and will never engage in 'forming cliques and attacking dissidents'."
The social ideals of the world as one community and the world for the common good, the thinking methods of holding the two ends and using the middle, adhering to the middle and achieving harmony, and the ways of communication of emphasizing trustworthiness and cultivating good neighborliness... The broad and profound peaceful thought of Chinese culture injects a rich and distinct civilizational background into General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) leadership of China's peaceful development.
This path of peaceful development is full of the inherent gene of "harmony is precious" in Chinese civilization.
In September 2014, when General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) visited Sri Lanka, he received a precious gift - a rubbing of the Zheng He (郑和) stele, which is housed in the National Museum of Sri Lanka.
More than 600 years ago, Zheng He's (郑和) fleet would erect steles wherever it went to commemorate its visit, bringing not war but peace and prosperity.
Historically, China has long been one of the most powerful countries in the world, but it has not left a record of colonization and aggression against other countries.
"Chinese civilization, which has a history of more than 5,000 years, has always advocated peace. The pursuit of peace, harmony, and harmoniousness is deeply rooted in the spiritual world of the Chinese nation and deeply melted into the blood of the Chinese people."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) stated the civilizational foundation of China's path of peaceful development - "We adhere to the path of peaceful development, which is the inheritance and promotion of the Chinese nation's cultural tradition of loving peace for thousands of years."
In January 2017, the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. A 47-minute speech won more than 30 rounds of applause.
"China's 'The Art of War' (孙子兵法) is a famous military book, but its first sentence says: 'War is a major affair of the state, the ground of life and death, the path of survival and destruction, and must be examined.' Its main point is to be cautious about war and not to fight."
Drawing extensively on various sources and discussing ancient and modern times, it demonstrates the broad and profound civilizational vision of the leader of a major party and a major country, and conveys the Chinese nation's determination to cherish and safeguard peace.
"Napoleon said that China is a sleeping lion, and when this sleeping lion wakes up, the world will tremble. The Chinese lion has awakened, but it is a peaceful, amiable, and civilized lion." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) response to the "sleeping lion theory" is full of philosophy and profound meaning.
This is not only a promotion of Chinese civilization, but also a declaration to the world - "The Chinese Dream is a dream of pursuing peace."
This path of peaceful development reflects the great wisdom of "harmony without uniformity" in Chinese civilization.
The three main halls of the Forbidden City (故宫), the Hall of Supreme Harmony (太和殿), the Hall of Central Harmony (中和殿), and the Hall of Preserving Harmony (保和殿). The word "harmony" contains the Chinese people's cherishment and belief in peace since ancient times.
This place has witnessed vicissitudes and humiliation - more than a hundred years ago, the Eight-Power Allied Forces occupied Beijing (北京), and the square of the Hall of Supreme Harmony (太和殿) was once reduced to a training ground for the invaders;
This place also remembers the rebirth of the nation - 80 years ago, the surrender ceremony of the Japanese army in North China was held in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony (太和殿). More than 200,000 people poured in from all directions to witness this historic moment...
Today, looking out from the magnificent and solemn Hall of Supreme Harmony Square (太和殿广场), the red walls are colorful, and the yellow tiles are shining, reflecting each other with the blue sky. Red, yellow, and blue are just the three primary colors, which can be blended into thousands of colors.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) once strolled here with foreign heads of state to experience the core concept of "harmony" in Chinese civilization and promote the way of inclusive coexistence between Eastern and Western civilizations. Foreign media commented that this arrangement was "ingenious."
Diversity is the true color of human civilization. In the exchanges and mutual learning of different civilizations, the concept of peace is more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
In November 2019, the Acropolis Museum in Athens.
The warm Mediterranean sun shines through the glass curtain wall into the exhibition hall, and the statues of ancient Greek mythological figures are lifelike, showing beauty and strength.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), who was visiting Greece, came here and stopped in front of the "Contemplative Athena" relief.
"She is thinking about the meaning of war." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) talked about the Chinese allusion of "stopping war is martial," and the then Greek President Pavlopoulos nodded while listening.
"Tea and wine are not incompatible. You can drink a thousand cups with a confidant, or you can taste tea and taste life." With a deep understanding of "harmony without uniformity," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) regards promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations as an important driving force for promoting human civilization and world peace, making friends through literature and influencing people with culture.
This path of peaceful development demonstrates the value pursuit of "harmony and coexistence" in Chinese civilization.
At the foot of Baiyun Mountain (白云山麓), there are thousands of purples and reds.
In April 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and French President Macron strolled through the Lingnan Garden, sat by the water, and enjoyed the guqin performance "High Mountain and Flowing Water" (高山流水).
"This is a very beautiful story in ancient China, telling the story of Yu Boya (俞伯牙) and Zhong Ziqi (钟子期), which embodies 'soulmate.' Only 'soulmates' can understand this piece of music." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) instructed the staff to send a copy of the score to President Macron.
High mountains and flowing water seek a soulmate. The broad and profound Chinese culture inspires the way of peaceful exchanges between countries.
A book published in the United States wrote: "This is a pluralistic and symbiotic view of civilization and the world, with harmony and difference," and "Chinese traditional culture with 'harmony' as its core spirit can play a role."
At the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the "Peace Zun" (和平尊) presented by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) is dazzling -
It is about 1.65 meters high and made of cloisonné enamel. It is mainly decorated in "Chinese red." The dragon ornaments on the top symbolize guarding peace, and the elephant heads and phoenix birds on both sides symbolize peace and prosperity in the world and the well-being of the people.
This Peace Zun conveys the "wishes and beliefs of China and the Chinese people to seek peace, seek development, promote cooperation, and seek win-win results."
Drawing historical wisdom from the depths of Chinese civilization, the light of thought penetrates the fog, and the road to peace becomes wider.
(III) Responsibility of a Major Country
——"The sunshine of peace, development, and progress is enough to penetrate the haze of war, poverty, and backwardness."
August 30, 2025, Tianjin State Guest House. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) met with United Nations Secretary-General Guterres, who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit. In the meeting place, a scroll painting of the Great Wall winding through the verdant mountains was deeply meaningful.
Eighty years ago, the United Nations, born from the ashes of war, "determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind," carried the deep yearning of mankind for lasting peace.
Eighty years later, the trend of peace, development, cooperation, and win-win results has not changed, but the shadows of the Cold War mentality, hegemonism, and protectionism have not dissipated, and new threats and challenges have increased rather than decreased, and the world has entered a new period of turbulence and change.
"History tells us that multilateralism, solidarity and cooperation are the right answers to solving global problems." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) reiterated that China has always firmly stood on the right side of history and adhered to true multilateralism.
Guterres sincerely stated: "China has made important contributions to maintaining international law and ensuring the rule of international law, and has become the cornerstone of defending multilateralism."
Two days later, at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) issued an important proposition to "contribute 'SCO strength' to maintaining world peace and stability," and solemnly proposed the Global Governance Initiative. This is another valuable international public product that China has contributed to the world after the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, which embodies China's wisdom and responsibility in solving the deficits in peace, development, security, and governance.
As the pen scribbled across the paper, outcome documents such as the *Tianjin Declaration of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization* and the *Statement of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of World War II and the Founding of the United Nations* were successively published, injecting stable strength into the turbulent world.
"Peace is like air and sunshine, benefiting without being aware of it, and it is difficult to survive if it is lost." Under the high winds and turbulent international situation, China's voice and China's plan are crucial.
In March 2023, on a sunny spring day, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) arrived in Moscow on a special plane.
The Kremlin, which has witnessed many meetings between the heads of state of China and Russia, once again ushered in a moment of world attention: President Putin greeted him with a smile, and General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) strode forward. The hands extended to each other were once again tightly clasped together.
"Historically, conflicts ultimately need to be resolved through dialogue and negotiation." When exchanging in-depth views on the Ukraine issue, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) said earnestly: "We believe that the more difficult it is, the more space should be left for peace; the more acute the contradictions, the more we must not give up the efforts of dialogue."
Since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, China has not stood by and watched, but has adhered to promoting peace and talks, and has been playing an active role in achieving peace.
Some media commented that China is the only major country that has put forward a systematic plan for the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
"Temporary strength lies in force, but lasting victory lies in reason."
To solve international affairs, we must not proceed from the so-called "position of strength" and pursue hegemony, domineering, and bullying. Taking the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations as the guideline, adhering to consultation, joint construction and sharing, and practicing true multilateralism is the right choice.
Brokering Saudi Arabia and Iran to "shake hands and make peace," playing a constructive role in the peaceful settlement of border disputes between Cambodia and Thailand, jointly establishing the International Mediation Institute with 32 countries in Hong Kong, supporting Myanmar in promoting political reconciliation and the transition process, and supporting the peaceful reconstruction of Afghanistan...
"There are many hot issues in the world, and 按下葫芦起了瓢 (àn xià hú lu qǐ le piáo - "press the gourd, the ladle floats," to solve one problem only to have another crop up; to be unable to deal with problems effectively). To solve these problems, we must not only be reasonable but also lawful. It is not feasible to show strength and exert pressure blindly, and external military intervention is even more undesirable. Political settlement is the only way out."
In the historical storms, China has always kept the future and destiny of mankind and the safety and warmth of the people in mind, and is committed to weaving the warp and weft of peace for the world and opening up space for development.
Peace is precious, and peace also needs to be maintained.
"If everyone just wants to enjoy peace and is unwilling to maintain peace, then peace will no longer exist." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has profound insights.
Looking back at the history of international relations over the past few hundred years, whether it is the "Thucydides Trap" or the "Clash of Civilizations," Western theories have difficulty providing a way to lasting peace.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) advocates the common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom for all mankind, and advocates adhering to a common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security concept, so as to provide new solutions for eliminating the root causes of international conflicts, responding to global security challenges, and improving global security governance.
To maintain world peace, China stands up to its responsibilities.
Participating in UN peacekeeping operations for 35 years, China has sent more than 50,000 peacekeeping officers and soldiers, becoming the largest troop-contributing country among the permanent members of the UN Security Council. One Chinese blue helmet after another has built a steel barrier to maintain world peace in turbulent lands.
Since ancient times, those who know the military are not fond of war.
"Being able to fight can stop war, preparing to fight may make it unnecessary to fight, and the more unable to fight, the more likely to be beaten." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly reveals the dialectic of war and peace with a broad strategic vision.
China is the only major country in the world that has enshrined peaceful development in its constitution, and it is also a major country with the best record of peace and security. "In the 70 years since the founding of New China, it has never proactively provoked a war, nor has it occupied an inch of another country's land."
At the same time, China has a firm attitude on issues concerning its legitimate rights and national core interests. "No one should expect us to swallow the bitter fruit of harming our sovereignty, security, and development interests."
"Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has quoted this sentence inscribed on the stone tablet in front of the UNESCO headquarters building many times.
As long as the people of the world strengthen the concept of peace in their hearts and raise the sails of peace, they can form a powerful force to prevent and oppose war.
In the face of a world intertwined with changes and chaos, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) leads China to prove to the world with its firm belief in maintaining world peace and its faithful practice of multilateralism: the sunshine of peace, development, and progress is enough to penetrate the haze of war, poverty, and backwardness and illuminate the right path in the world.
(IV) The Call of the Times
——"Work together to create a better future for this planet"
In midsummer 2024, the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People was filled with distinguished guests.
In the magnificent music of *Peace—Community of Common Destiny*, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) stepped into the venue, shook hands with and interacted cordially with the politicians from various countries who attended the commemorative meeting for the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
"Faced with the historical choices of peace or war, prosperity or recession, unity or confrontation, we need to promote the spirit and connotation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence more than ever before, and make unremitting efforts towards the lofty goal of building a community of human destiny."
In the earnest words, there is a profound insight into the development of human society.
More than 70 years ago, that generation gave the historical answer of "mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference in internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence" in order to maintain peace.
Today, faced with the world's question, the historical question, and the question of the times of "where is humanity going," China has given the answer of the times to build a community of human destiny.
The relay baton of history is running forward one after another, and the cause of human progress is moving forward one after another.
Jointly seeking development is the only way to build a solid foundation for peace.
"I heard that the Chinese TV series *Shan Hai Qing* has recently become popular in Comoros."
In September 2024, during the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) talked with Comorian President Azali about this TV series that tells the story of China's poverty alleviation.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) issued a sincere proposal: China is willing to carry out poverty reduction cooperation with Comoros, support the Comorian people in transforming their location advantages and marine resources into development momentum, and continue the "Shan Hai Qing" of building a China-Comoros community of common destiny.
Peace and development are like two sides of a coin. Without the guarantee of peace, development is like a tree without roots; without the support of development, peace is like a flower in a mirror and the moon in the water.
"Faced with numerous challenges and difficulties, we must hold on to the key of development."
Providing development assistance to more than 160 countries, jointly building the "Belt and Road" with more than 150 countries, and signing memorandums of understanding on South-South cooperation to address climate change with more than 40 developing countries...
China is working with other countries to promote more inclusive, more universal, and more resilient global development, laying the foundation for lasting world peace.
Former UNDP Administrator Clark said with emotion: "China and its partners can share peace and prosperity, which is a community of common destiny."
Only when people's hearts are connected can we weave the bond of peace.
On February 15, 2012, in Muscatine, Iowa, USA, next to a crackling fireplace, then-Vice President Xi Jinping (习近平) recalled a wonderful time 27 years ago with American friends.
In 1985, Xi Jinping (习近平) came to the United States for the first time to study and stayed in this small town, forming a deep friendship with the local people.
Randy, the organizer of the event that year, said to Xi Jinping (习近平): "Friendship is a big deal, and a world of friendship may be a world of peace."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) always remembers the weight of this sentence: "It is the trickle of people's friendship that has gathered the mighty force to promote world peace and development and promote the building of a community of human destiny."
Friendship forges life-and-death friendships and penetrates the haze of war.
"The Chinese people have not forgotten the Flying Tigers." On November 15, 2023, at a joint welcome banquet for American friendly groups in San Francisco, USA, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) recalled a moving story.
In 1941, a large number of young American pilots, led by General Chennault, formed the American Volunteer Group to assist China in resisting the Japanese fascist invasion, and more than 2,000 Flying Tigers sacrificed themselves on the land of the East.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) talked about the memorial hall in Chongqing, talked about correspondence with Flying Tigers veterans, and also talked about the Doolittle Raid Memorial Hall, and talked about the descendants of American soldiers who were desperately rescued by the Chinese people often come here to express their respect.
"I believe that the friendship between the Chinese and American people forged in blood and fire will surely be passed down from generation to generation."
The key to sound relations between states lies in the affinity between their peoples. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) once told foreign friends: "In Chinese characters, the character '人' (rén - person) is a shape that supports each other." When the people of one country unite and generations of young people grow up, the friendship of the people of the world will surely gather into a mighty tide to safeguard peace.
There is only one Earth in the universe, and mankind shares one home.
In April 2025, at the Prime Minister's residence in Malaysia, a grand banquet welcomed distinguished Chinese guests from afar.
"四海之内皆兄弟 (sì hǎi zhī nèi jiē xiōng dì - "all men within the four seas are brothers," all people are brothers; universal brotherhood)." When talking about his understanding of the concept of a community of human destiny, Prime Minister Anwar said this idiom in Chinese.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) nodded and smiled, and warm applause rang out at the scene.
When the concept of a community of human destiny is incorporated into resolutions of the UN General Assembly, resolutions of the Security Council, and resolutions of the Human Rights Council, and when Chinese-style modernization provides a new choice for the vast number of developing countries, a wonderful Chinese story is being written in the chapter of hope for all mankind.
"Chinese-style modernization is a modernization that takes the road of peaceful development. China will always be a force for peace, stability, and progress in the world. We sincerely hope that all countries will learn from history, value peace, jointly promote world modernization, and create a better future for mankind!" This is the common value pursuit of more than 1.4 billion Chinese people, and it also clearly conveys the sincere wish of the Chinese people to pursue peace and hope that all countries in the world will join hands to move forward.
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech transcends time and space and inspires people, giving profound enlightenment to the times——
"The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable! The noble cause of human peace and development will surely be victorious!"
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 5)
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On September 5th, the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee held a press conference. Spokesperson Huang Haihua (黄海华) briefed on the main contents of the draft laws to be deliberated at the 17th session of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee and answered questions from reporters.
According to reports, the 17th session of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee will deliberate on draft laws such as the Atomic Energy Law, the Public Health Emergency Response Law, the National Park Law, the Law on Publicity and Education on the Rule of Law, the Law on the Safety of Hazardous Chemicals, the General Provisions of the Ecological Environment Code, the Ecological Protection Section of the Ecological Environment Code, the Green and Low-Carbon Development Section of the Ecological Environment Code, and the National Development Planning Law; deliberate on the revised draft of the Arbitration Law, the revised draft of the Prison Law, and the revised draft of the Food Safety Law; deliberate on the revised draft of the Cybersecurity Law, the revised draft of the Enterprise Bankruptcy Law, the revised draft of the National Common Language Law, and the revised draft of the Environmental Protection Tax Law.
The monitoring and reporting of public health emergencies are crucial for the timely detection and response to such events. In terms of strengthening monitoring and reporting, the third draft revision of the Public Health Emergency Response Law strengthens the monitoring of public health emergencies, clarifying the "establishment of an intelligent multi-point trigger mechanism"; clarifying that medical and health institutions and their personnel performing duties who do not have the conditions for direct online reporting shall report to the local disease prevention and control institutions by telephone, fax, and other means.
Regarding the third draft revision of the National Park Law, Huang Haihua (黄海华) introduced that, based on the opinions of all parties, the third draft revision has been further revised, taking "building ecological civilization" as the legislative purpose, adding provisions for the coordinated protection of natural ecology and cultural heritage in national parks, improving national park management measures, and further reflecting the public welfare nature of national parks for all people.
In April of this year, the 15th session of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee conducted a second review of the revised draft of the Arbitration Law. The third draft revision of the Arbitration Law is intended to further improve the online arbitration system, broaden the scope of application of special arbitration, and improve relevant systems supporting arbitration.
Publicity and education on the rule of law is the prerequisite and foundation for universal compliance with the law, and must be grasped from an early age. Regarding the third draft revision of the Law on Publicity and Education on the Rule of Law, Huang Haihua (黄海华) introduced the following main revisions: First, further enriching and improving the relevant provisions on the content of publicity and education on the rule of law; second, focusing on enhancing the legal awareness of the entire society, adding a provision to "establish the basic legal concepts of the supremacy of the Constitution and laws, and equality before the law for all in the entire society"; third, integrating the provisions for supervisory organs, judicial organs, and procuratorial organs to carry out publicity and education on the rule of law.
Climate change is an important ecological and environmental problem facing humanity, and no country or region can be immune. China actively participates in and leads global climate governance, and incorporates carbon peaking and carbon neutrality into the overall layout of ecological civilization construction. At present, there are no specific laws formulated to address climate change, carbon peaking, and carbon neutrality. Compiling the Ecological Environment Code and making some principled and guiding provisions in this regard will clarify the direction and lay the foundation for the construction and practical development of relevant legal systems in China in the future.
The Ecological Environment Code draft, which dedicates an entire section to green and low-carbon development, has attracted attention. "The Code is a distinct legal symbol of the new era, and must respond to the needs of the times and reflect the characteristics of the times." Huang Haihua (黄海华) said in this regard that the independent section on green and low-carbon development focuses on important links and important areas of green and low-carbon development closely related to ecological and environmental protection, and makes provisions for developing a circular economy, energy conservation and green and low-carbon transformation, and addressing climate change, indicating that the compilation of the Ecological Environment Code will expand its vision from pollution prevention and control and ecological protection to promoting the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development through legal means, and more comprehensively and completely respond to the inherent requirements of building a modern society where humans and nature coexist in harmony.
In the process of formulating national development plans, public participation has received great attention. The draft National Development Planning Law, which is to be submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for deliberation, takes "practicing whole-process people's democracy" as the guiding ideology and principle for all aspects of implementing national development plans; clarifies that the formulation of national development plans should improve the public participation mechanism, encourage social participation, solicit suggestions from the public, and widely listen to the opinions of the people and all sectors of society through various channels and methods; and clarifies that the mid-term evaluation report and other materials on the implementation of national development plans should be published to the public.
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In the current era of booming online shopping, many brick-and-mortar stores are facing challenges and actively transforming: creating spacious and easy-to-browse shopping towns, striving for a wide variety of categories, discounted prices, comfortable environments, and diverse services; expanding the functions and roles of convenience stores, making them "supply stations" for office workers and "specialty stores" for tourists from other places; and making shopping malls more trendy and artistic to meet consumers' personalized shopping and social needs.
Data shows that in the first seven months of this year, the retail sales of physical stores of retail enterprises above the designated size increased by 4.2% year-on-year. Grounded and popular brick-and-mortar stores are creating their own new world.
Fuzhou (福州), Fujian (福建)
Leisure and Shopping Combined
Holding milk tea and riding a four-wheeled bicycle with shopping bags piled in the basket—in Minhou County (闽侯县), Fuzhou (福州), Fujian (福建), Ms. Zhang (张女士) and her family are at the Fuzhou Sand Boat Outlets Town (福州砂之船小镇), enjoying both leisure and shopping.
"The original price of more than 1,000 yuan goods, after the discount and superimposed points redemption and other discounts, actually only cost more than 500 yuan." Taking advantage of the mall's promotional activities, Ms. Zhang (张女士) bought several sets of clothes and two pairs of shoes for the elderly and children in her family. "The season is changing soon, and we need to add some clothes to wear. Here, you can 'buy everything in one stop', and you can also stroll around and relax, so I often come here."
Fuzhou Sand Boat Outlets Town (福州砂之船小镇) is an outlet mall that officially opened in December 2022, with a commercial area of approximately 230,000 square meters. "You can stroll around for four or five hours. If you're tired, you can ride a bicycle; if you're hungry, there are also many restaurants," said Ms. Zhang (张女士). The goods sold in the mall are cost-effective. When it comes to seasonal changes, holidays, and mall anniversaries, there are many promotional activities and large discounts, making shopping more worthwhile.
"We mainly attract consumers with a wide variety of categories and discounted prices," said Huang Dehan (黄德涵), Manager of the Digital Marketing Department of Sand Boat Fuzhou Branch (砂之船福州分公司). The mall currently has more than 300 retail brands, of which more than 60% are the first stores of Fuzhou Outlets (福州奥特莱斯). Since its opening, it has attracted nearly 1 million members to apply for cards and shop.
Huang Dehan (黄德涵) introduced that the mall will launch discounts, sweepstakes and other activities during seasonal changes and festivals, which are coordinated with the consumer subsidy policies issued by the Minhou County Bureau of Commerce (闽侯县商务局). Last year, the mall's annual sales increased by more than 40% year-on-year, and the number of customers and vehicles increased by more than 30% year-on-year.
In order to enrich the consumer business formats, the mall has also added popular check-in scene decorations, children's playground facilities, and introduced diversified catering brands. "We have created a special wedding castle, and we will also build interactive amusement scenes such as an aerial garden in the future." Huang Dehan (黄德涵) hopes that the mall can constantly innovate and maintain a rapid growth trend in sales.
Since the beginning of this year, Fuzhou (福州) has continued to coordinate business districts, pedestrian streets, and key commercial enterprises to jointly promote consumption activities more than 12,500 times at important consumption nodes, directly driving consumption of more than 16.3 billion yuan.
Jinan (济南), Shandong (山东)
Many Local Specialties in Convenience Stores
The alarm clock rang in the early morning, and Li Wei (李威) finished washing up, dressed neatly, and quickly walked out of the house.
Li Wei (李威), 32 years old, lives in Licheng District (历城区), Jinan (济南), Shandong (山东), and works in a technology company. The convenience store on his commute has become Li Wei's (李威) "supply station": before work, buy an affordable breakfast; after work, purchase some daily necessities; when it rains or the phone is out of power, go in and buy an umbrella or rent a power bank... "The most frequently visited brick-and-mortar store is the convenience store," said Li Wei (李威).
In the convenience store downstairs from his company, Li Wei (李威) often finds interesting new products. One day at noon, while Li Wei (李威) was browsing the convenience store, two tourists from other places came into the store and asked: "Does your store have the 'braised pork yogurt' from the short video?"
"Yes, braised pork is a specialty of Jinan (济南)," said store manager Jia Junhua (贾俊花) while taking the goods from the shelf, "Come and try two boxes, the taste is very innovative!"
It turned out that a local time-honored enterprise in Jinan (济南) launched braised pork-flavored yogurt last year, and Yikuai Yiman (宜快宜慢), a local convenience store brand, learned the news and quickly introduced the product. "You can also buy Jinan (济南) specialties in convenience stores, and many customers feel very surprised," said Jia Junhua (贾俊花).
The selection of products is unique, which helps the store to be popular. "We introduce popular local specialties to attract more young people to shop in the store," said Wang Yunzhao (王云照), head of the convenience store business of Shandong Yikuai Yiman Group (山东宜快宜慢集团). Tourists from other places can buy Jinan (济南) specialties such as scallion sauce and hawthorn cakes in many convenience stores. In addition, there are also special areas for Shandong (山东) characteristic commodities in stores in transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
"We set up more stores in business districts and transportation hubs, take the initiative to get close to young people and office workers, and meet their needs," said Wang Yunzhao (王云照). The group has opened more than 120 convenience stores of various types in Jinan (济南), and the average annual turnover of stores last year reached more than 3 million yuan.
Wang Yunzhao (王云照) believes that the rapid development of online shopping and takeaway has brought both challenges and opportunities to convenience stores. "On the one hand, we use a more warm environment and services to attract customers to the store; on the other hand, we are also actively laying out online business and expanding sales channels."
In recent years, a group of convenient life service enterprises with strong industry driving force have grown rapidly in Jinan (济南). According to statistics, the number of people covered by a single convenience store in Jinan (济南) has reached 11,000, and the proportion of 24-hour stores is nearly 40%. In the first half of this year, the total retail sales of consumer goods in Jinan (济南) was 264.07 billion yuan, an increase of 4.4% year-on-year, and the consumer goods market achieved steady growth.
Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川)
Trendy Shopping Malls Find Surprises
In Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川), the bustling Chunxi Road (春熙路) business district is lined with tall buildings. Looking at the COSMO Chengdu (COSMO成都) shopping mall from a distance, the murals on the exterior walls are eye-catching.
"Taking advantage of the rest, I plan to go to COSMO Chengdu (COSMO成都) to stroll around," said Wang Yu (王雨), 26 years old, who wants to find a favorite outfit for herself to cheer herself up.
She walked into the first floor of the mall and saw a trendy brand store displaying clothes and shoes like works of art, and a jewelry store flashing neon lights. "Now I often shop online, but when I encounter this kind of trendy shopping mall, I still walk in and stroll around," said Wang Yu (王雨).
The predecessor of the mall was a traditional commercial complex, which once lost its popularity with the upgrading of consumer demand. "We decided to close the store for renovation and re-launch a curatorial trendy new retail space for young consumers," said Wang Qisen (汪琦森), the investment manager of the COSMO project. The mall adopts a non-standard space design, encourages unique and design-conscious brands to settle in, and attracts consumers by creating diverse scenes.
Walking through the mall, some clothing brands and styles often make Wang Yu's (王雨) eyes shine. "Like many of my peers, I am willing to pay for beauty," said Wang Yu (王雨). These niche brands, which are oriented to the aesthetics of young people, are both novel and fashionable and cost-effective, meeting the personalized needs of more people.
"Our main customer group is young people, and the prices of brands entering the mall are also relatively moderate," said Wang Qisen (汪琦森). The mall is also continuously upgrading its brand portfolio by introducing more designer brands to expand its customer base.
In COSMO Chengdu (COSMO成都), various art exhibition posters and cultural event previews can be seen everywhere. This shopping mall, which holds hundreds of events every year, takes into account the needs of young consumers in terms of culture, social interaction, and other aspects.
On the second floor of the mall, Wang Yu (王雨) walked into an open curatorial buyer space with a wide array of goods. "**很考验我的‘淘货’能力**" (hěn kǎo yàn wǒ de 'táo huò' néng lì - "It tests my 'treasure hunting' ability'," meaning it requires skill and effort to find good items). Wang Yu (王雨) said with a smile, "The greatest pleasure of shopping in brick-and-mortar stores is finding surprises."
This issue is coordinated by: Lu Tao (卢涛)
Layout design: Zhang Danfeng (张丹峰)
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Physical stores need consumers, and consumers also need physical stores. Compared with online shopping, shopping in stores often requires more time and expenses, but many people enjoy it, which precisely illustrates the irreplaceability of this traditional consumption method.
Browsing online stores and browsing physical stores have completely different meanings of "browsing." Online shopping only requires sliding your fingertips, and various goods are clear at a glance and under control. However, shopping and consumption are not just about efficiently matching supply and demand and completing transactions, but also cover diversified experiences such as exploring stores, leisure, social interaction, and perceiving life, to meet people's emotional value.
Some physical stores that deeply understand this principle have already found a development path to capitalize on their strengths and avoid their weaknesses: integrating shopping, catering, entertainment, and other functions into one, providing "one-stop" services for various groups and needs; putting on shelves featured products, creating popular scenes, and introducing trendy elements to cater to the new consumption trends that focus on individuality, experience, and social interaction. The transformation and upgrading of the supply side resonates with the demand side, better opening up new space for the consumer market and enhancing consumer stickiness.
For physical stores, being easy to browse is competitiveness, and retaining people is a real skill. Physical stores and online stores compete healthily and show their abilities, constantly launching better products and services, which will surely boost consumption, prosper the market, and add color and help to the people's beautiful life.
Return to TopBeijing, September 5th (Reporter Wang Haonan (王昊男)) This reporter learned from the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression that the "For National Liberation and World Peace - Themed Exhibition Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War" has recently been officially launched as an online exhibition hall. Since its opening to the public on July 8, the themed exhibition has received more than 700,000 visitors.
The online exhibition hall integrates technologies such as panoramic photography, 3D modeling, and digital humans, and focuses on presenting a batch of precious cultural relics and video and image materials that are exhibited for the first time. The digital human takes the sculpture of a soldier of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) as its prototype, and can use natural language processing and speech synthesis technology to provide viewers with personalized tour guide services and an immersive viewing experience.
Return to TopOn September 4th, the Superstar Cruises Virgo, carrying approximately 1,200 tourists from 16 countries and regions, visited Sanya (三亚), Hainan (海南), marking its maiden voyage in mainland China. This signifies a new stage in Sanya's cooperation with international cruise companies, injecting new vitality into the development of Hainan Free Trade Port's cruise industry. The picture shows the Superstar Cruises Virgo docked at the Sanya Phoenix Island International Cruise Port (三亚凤凰岛国际邮轮港).
Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhao Yingquan (赵颖全) photographed.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 5th (Reporter Gu Yekai (谷业凯)) - This reporter learned from the National Intellectual Property Administration (国家知识产权局): The World Intellectual Property Organization recently released the 2025 Global Top 100 Innovation Clusters ranking. The number of Global Top 100 Innovation Clusters owned by China has ranked first in the world for three consecutive years, with the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster jumping to the top spot globally. This is also the first time that a single innovation cluster in China has reached the top position globally.
Among the Global Top 100 Innovation Clusters list, China has a total of 24 clusters on the list, with Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou, Beijing (北京), Shanghai-Suzhou, Hangzhou (杭州), and Nanjing (南京) ranking among the top 15. Ningbo (宁波) (93rd) and Ningde (宁德) (99th) made the list for the first time.
The Global Top 100 Innovation Clusters was formerly known as the Global Top 100 Science and Technology Clusters. Since 2017, the World Intellectual Property Organization has organized annual evaluations of the top-level innovation capabilities of global economies, mainly based on the number of international patent applications submitted through the Patent Cooperation Treaty, the number of scientific papers published, and the newly added indicator this year of venture capital transaction volume to rank the clusters.
Return to TopBeijing, September 5th (Reported by Fan Jiayuan (范佳元)) The inaugural China Community Basketball Open (ChengBA) finals, themed "National ChengBA, Vitality New Home Court," concluded successfully on September 5th in Zhengzhou (郑州市), Henan Province (河南省).
The event was hosted by the China Community Development Association (中国社区发展协会), organized by the Henan Basketball Association (河南省篮球协会), and co-organized by the Zhengzhou Sports Bureau (郑州市体育局). The competition included two groups: the Men's Youth Group (18-35 years old) and the Men's Middle-aged Group (36-55 years old), with 46 community representative teams from 23 provinces participating. After 7 days and 108 games of intense competition, the Wenyan Shihefu Team from Yanjin County (延津县), Xinxiang (新乡), Henan, and the Yongli Team from Binzhou (滨州), Shandong (山东) won the championships in the middle-aged and youth groups, respectively.
ChengBA is a national community basketball event, and the community representative teams showcased distinct local characteristics and the vigorous vitality of grassroots basketball. The person in charge of the China Community Development Association (中国社区发展协会) stated that as a new brand of grassroots basketball events in China, ChengBA will continue to improve the community basketball event system, create an important window to showcase grassroots sports vitality, promote the deep integration of sports and community governance, and make sports a bond to deepen neighborhood relationships and promote community harmony.
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Netizen: Not long ago, the China Association for Science and Technology (中国科学技术协会) released the top ten frontier scientific questions for 2025, and "Abnormal Typhoon Path and Sudden Intensity Change" was selected. Now is the season of frequent typhoons. I want to know, why do typhoons have abnormal paths and sudden changes in intensity? Behind the typhoon vortex on the meteorological cloud map, what unsolved mysteries exist in reality?
Editor: The path of Typhoon Danas (丹娜丝), the 4th typhoon of 2025, has attracted much attention. It once headed straight for Taiwan (台湾) of China, and suddenly turned westward near the coast of Zhejiang (浙江), putting coastal cities on high alert. This kind of sudden path change is a vivid portrayal of the unpredictability of typhoons. In this issue, we invite experts such as Academician Tan Zhimin (谈哲敏) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) and President of Nanjing University (南京大学) to analyze why typhoons take "erratic" paths and how scientists are studying and responding to them.
Why is accurate forecasting so difficult?
Difficult to penetrate violent storms for refined observation
The typhoon's path determines the affected area, and its intensity determines the destructive energy. Even slight deviations in the typhoon's path and intensity can lead to disastrous consequences. Therefore, it is particularly important to accurately predict typhoon risks under future climate conditions, and it is urgent to crack the evolution code of typhoons.
Why are typhoons difficult to predict accurately? The key issue is that a typhoon is a super system that evolves in a complex environment. The typhoon's movement path and intensity are affected by a combination of factors such as the typhoon's own structure, atmospheric circulation, ocean environment, and topography.
First, the typhoon core is like the "heart" of the storm. Sudden changes in its internal structure can cause the intensity to rise or fall sharply within hours, and existing observation methods cannot penetrate the violent storms to perform high-precision, real-time refined observation of its core convection structure. Second, the environment in which typhoons survive is intricate and complex, and any change in an environmental factor may have a significant impact on the typhoon's path and intensity. Finally, there is a complex multi-scale interaction between the typhoon's core structure and its surrounding environment, making accurate typhoon forecasting extremely difficult.
An abnormal typhoon path is a low-probability path event that suddenly deflects relative to a common path. Typhoon Wayne (韦恩), the 16th typhoon of 1986, experienced five significant path changes, including four 180-degree turns; Typhoon Nate (耐特), the 19th typhoon of 1991, experienced five large-angle changes, including three counterclockwise rotations; Typhoon Lily (百合), the 16th typhoon of 2001, entered and landed from the northeast direction of Taiwan Island (台湾岛), entered the sea in the southwest direction, made three sharp turns, and exhibited a phenomenon of stagnation and slow movement. It is not difficult to see from the development of these three typhoons that predicting abnormal changes in typhoon paths is extremely challenging.
The intensity of a typhoon sometimes changes dramatically in a short period of time. This sudden change in intensity includes rapid strengthening and rapid weakening, and generally refers to an increase or decrease in the maximum wind speed near the center of the typhoon of 15 meters per second or more within 24 hours. There are currently no effective forecasting methods for this.
How to improve typhoon forecasting?
Artificial intelligence technology brings new ways to improve typhoon forecasting
In order to do a good job in typhoon forecasting, meteorological workers are building an integrated "sky net" of sky, land, and sea. For example, capturing the cloud and rain structure inside the typhoon vortex through meteorological satellites and ground-based radar; using observation aircraft to cross the typhoon and drop drop-type radiosondes; and continuously monitoring ocean changes through ocean buoy arrays and autonomous underwater vehicles to provide valuable data for understanding typhoons and improving forecasts.
Around the evolution of typhoons, meteorologists have carried out systematic scientific research, exploring the energy exchange mechanism between typhoons and the ocean, revealing the physical mechanism of different scale convection systems affecting typhoon intensity and structure, and understanding the laws of large-scale circulation changing typhoon trajectories. These in-depth excavations of the physical mechanisms of typhoon occurrence and development have laid the foundation for improving forecasting levels.
For example, based on a deep understanding of the physical laws of atmospheric motion, scientists have developed a global/regional integrated numerical forecasting model, which uses massive amounts of observation data to solve equations containing complex physical processes to generate probability forecasts of typhoon paths and intensities for the next few days; and developed ensemble forecasting technology, using computers to perform "multiple universe deductions," generating multiple possible scenarios through small disturbances to reveal the range of forecast uncertainty.
The rapid development of artificial intelligence technology has brought new ways to improve typhoon forecasting. From "small models" that can quickly identify key features to "meteorological large models" that can deeply mine hidden associations from data, to the powerful combination of "large models + numerical models," deep learning technology is empowering typhoon research in multiple dimensions and innovating traditional forecasting paradigms.
In order to solve the difficulty of operational forecasting of abnormal typhoon paths, since 2012, the National Meteorological Center (国家气象中心) has developed and improved the typhoon path ensemble forecasting correction method based on multi-ensemble forecasting. In 2024, the National Meteorological Center (国家气象中心) established a new generation of global typhoon path super-ensemble integrated forecasting technology, which integrates weather forecasting models and artificial intelligence models, which helps to forecast typhoon paths more accurately.
What is the future goal of typhoon research?
It is expected to weave an increasingly dense and reliable "storm warning network"
Despite increasingly powerful technological means, typhoon forecasting, especially the accurate capture of abnormal paths and sudden intensity changes, is still very difficult.
For example, subtle adjustments to the weather systems that guide typhoon movement often cause typhoons to suddenly turn or stagnate; when two or more typhoons approach, the powerful forces of mutual restraint will cause their respective paths to swing significantly; the interaction between typhoons and terrain when they land will also affect their movement path and intensity, and the terrain uplift effect can easily trigger local extreme rainstorms.
Accurate prediction of drastic changes in intensity and sudden changes in path requires a deep understanding of the complex interactions between multi-scale physical processes and weather systems, which is still a difficult point for scientific research, forecasting, and disaster prevention decision-making.
Even if the typhoon path and intensity forecasts are accurate, understanding and accurately predicting the internal fine structure of typhoons is still a "high mountain" that is difficult to climb. The accurate prediction of the local strong winds and extreme rainstorms brought by typhoons depends on a deep understanding of the small and medium-scale physical processes that have an important impact on typhoon evolution and ultra-high resolution simulation capabilities. Scientists still need to make greater efforts for this.
It is worth mentioning that typhoons often "quietly breed" on the ocean, and the interval from disturbance to naming of typhoons generated near the coast may be very short, posing a huge challenge to forecasting and response. How typhoons "emerge from their cocoons" from tropical convective cloud clusters is still a recognized problem in academia.
In the context of climate change, there is great uncertainty in the long-term quantitative prediction of future typhoon activity. At present, the most advanced climate models have limited levels of characterization of key links such as sea-air feedback and cloud processes. Faced with the above challenges, traditional disaster prevention strategies based on "average state" are no longer sufficient. Society needs more refined and intelligent dynamic early warning, more resilient infrastructure design, and more flexible and efficient emergency response mechanisms. Therefore, how to transform the growing scientific understanding into more accurate and resilient disaster prevention decisions is still a difficult task.
A deep understanding and accurate prediction of the occurrence and development of typhoons is an eternal challenge for mankind to understand and coexist with nature. As observation networks become increasingly dense, numerical models become increasingly sophisticated, and artificial intelligence increasingly empowers us, we are expected to weave an increasingly dense and reliable "storm warning network." In the near future, when typhoons come, we may be able to cope more calmly.
(The authors are Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), President of Nanjing University (南京大学), Chief Forecaster of the National Meteorological Center (中央气象台), Associate Professor of Nanjing University (南京大学), and reporter Yu Sinan (喻思南) of this newspaper interviewed and compiled)
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Tropical cyclones in the Northwest Pacific and the South China Sea are named according to a unified tropical cyclone naming list. This naming list was discussed and approved by the World Meteorological Organization Typhoon Committee, and contains 140 names, with 10 names provided by each of the 14 member countries and regions, used in a specific order. Once a typhoon causes significant economic losses and casualties, the affected member country or region can request that the typhoon name no longer be used, and the original providing member recommends a new name to be added. In recent years, some "de-listed" typhoons have also caused serious disasters in China, for example:
Typhoon Mangkhut (山竹), No. 22 of 2018
"Mangkhut (山竹)" made landfall on the coast of Taishan (台山), Guangdong (广东) Province, at approximately 17:00 on September 16, 2018, with a maximum wind force of 14 near the center at the time of landfall. It had high intensity, a large strong wind range, and serious wind and rain impact, affecting nearly 3 million people in China.
Typhoon Lekima (利奇马), No. 9 of 2019
"Lekima (利奇马)" made landfall on the coast of Chengnan Town (城南镇), Wenling (温岭) City, Zhejiang (浙江) Province, at 01:00 on August 10, 2019, with a maximum wind force of 16 near the center at the time of landfall. It had high landfall intensity, a long duration of stay on land, high wind and rain intensity, a wide range of impact, and a heavy disaster impact, with the medium and above typhoon disaster risk covering an area of 248,000 square kilometers.
Typhoon Doksuri (杜苏芮), No. 5 of 2023
Typhoon "Doksuri (杜苏芮)" made landfall on the coast of Jinjiang (晋江) City, Fujian (福建) Province, on July 28, 2023, with a maximum wind force of 14 near the center at the time of landfall. After landfall, the intensity gradually weakened, and it went inland northward, with historical extreme heavy rainfall in Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), Hebei (河北), and Northeast China.
Typhoon Yagi (摩羯), No. 11 of 2024
Typhoon "Yagi (摩羯)" made landfall in the Philippines, Hainan (海南) in China, and the coast of Vietnam on September 2, 6, and 7, 2024, respectively, and was the strongest typhoon to make landfall in China in autumn since meteorological records began. A total of 7.415 million people in Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi (广西), Yunnan (云南) and other places in China were affected to varying degrees.
(Reported by Yu Sinan (喻思南), reporter of this newspaper)
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A tropical cyclone is a non-frontal synoptic-scale low-pressure vortex that forms over tropical or subtropical ocean surfaces and has organized convection and a low-level cyclonic circulation. According to the maximum wind speed near the center, tropical cyclones active in the Northwest Pacific and the South China Sea are divided into 6 levels: tropical depression, tropical storm, severe tropical storm, typhoon, severe typhoon, and super typhoon. Among them, the maximum average wind speed of a tropical depression is 10.8-17.1 meters per second, which is force 6-7; the maximum average wind speed of a tropical storm is 17.2-24.4 meters per second, which is force 8-9; the maximum average wind speed of a severe tropical storm is 24.5-32.6 meters per second, which is force 10-11; the maximum average wind speed of a typhoon is 32.7-41.4 meters per second, which is force 12-13; the maximum average wind speed of a severe typhoon is 41.5-50.9 meters per second, which is force 14-15; the maximum average wind speed of a super typhoon is greater than or equal to 51.0 meters per second, which is force 16 or higher.
The formation of a tropical cyclone usually requires the following necessary conditions: a relatively warm ocean, a humid mid-troposphere, relatively small tropospheric vertical wind shear, a certain geostrophic deflection force, and an initial low-pressure disturbance.
Tropical cyclones are common in summer and autumn, and their life cycle can be roughly divided into four stages: generation, development, maturity, and dissipation. Mature tropical cyclones have macroscopic structures such as the eye, eyewall, and spiral rainbands, with diameters between 100 kilometers and 2000 kilometers. Tropical cyclones that do not make landfall can persist over the ocean for a long time. Tropical cyclones that make landfall usually weaken rapidly to dissipation after landfall, but their remaining low-pressure vortices can still bring major natural disasters such as heavy rain.
(Interview and compilation by Yu Sinan (喻思南), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 董映雪 姚雪青
80,000 peace doves soared into the sky, and 80,000 balloons rose into the air. This scene from the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War left a deep impression on many people. Many netizens are concerned: Where did the 80,000 balloons go? Did it affect the environment? We conducted an interview on this.
The 80,000 balloons released this time are significantly different from ordinary balloons. Dong Zhensheng (董振生), general manager of Jiangsu Shijie Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. (江苏世杰塑胶科技有限公司), a windmill balloon manufacturer, introduced that the material of the balloons used in this release activity is significantly different from ordinary balloons in terms of composition and production technology. Ordinary balloons are mostly made of a mixture of natural latex and various chemical additives, including vulcanizing agents, accelerators, and anti-aging agents. The balloons released at this conference are made of fully degradable natural materials, the main components of which are natural latex, plant starch, and polylactic acid (PLA) made from fermented plants such as corn and sugarcane. These materials are bio-based degradable materials with the characteristics of being environmentally friendly, harmless, and completely degradable.
Don't underestimate the material of the small balloons. "This special natural latex material is non-toxic, harmless, non-irritating, and has the advantages of degradability and sustainability," said Dong Zhensheng (董振生). The raw materials and production technology used in the manufacture of these balloons have no precedent.
In the research and development process, a problem faced the research and development team: How to maintain the required air tightness, tensile strength, and elongation of the balloon while using new degradable materials? "These performance requirements are somewhat contradictory to the degradable characteristics of the material," said Dong Zhensheng (董振生). The research and development team, through continuous experiments and technical research, finally successfully achieved high degradation rate of the balloon while possessing excellent physical properties, breaking through the key technical bottleneck of environmentally friendly materials in practical applications.
How high is the degradation rate of this balloon? The material used in this balloon will begin to powder on the surface after about a month in normal sunlight, and the natural degradation rate can reach 60%-70% within 180 days. It can be completely degraded within 1 to 1.5 years, and finally decompose into water, carbon dioxide, and organic matter, without causing permanent pollution.
In addition to corporate research and development, some scientists are also committed to research in this area. Experts from relevant parties introduced that scientists are also studying a bio-based composite material that does not use aluminum foil, and its gas barrier properties are close to natural latex.
Return to TopOur Hefei (合肥) dispatch (Reporter Xu Jing (徐靖)): This reporter learned from the University of Science and Technology of China (中国科学技术大学) that Chinese scientists have confirmed the existence of a solid core with a radius of about 600 kilometers inside Mars and revealed that its main component may be a crystalline iron-nickel alloy rich in light elements. On September 3, Beijing (北京) time, the achievement was published in the journal *Nature*.
The team of Sun Daoyuan (孙道远) and Mao Zhu (毛竹) from the University of Science and Technology of China (中国科学技术大学), in conjunction with foreign scholars, reached the above conclusion through in-depth analysis of Martian earthquake (hereinafter referred to as "Marsquake") data recorded by NASA's (美国国家航空航天局) "InSight" probe.
As the terrestrial planet in the solar system most similar to Earth's environment, Mars has always been an important object for the study of planetary internal structure and evolution, and one of the core objectives of deep space exploration. Probing the deep structure of planets has always been challenging. To date, although thousands of Marsquake data have been recorded, the weak signals and noise interference have severely limited the study of the deep structure of Mars.
The research team innovatively introduced the Marsquake array analysis method, and successfully extracted the key seismic phases passing through the Martian core by analyzing the data of 23 Marsquake events with relatively high signal-to-noise ratios. The experimental results show that the Martian core has a layered structure, that is, the outer layer is a liquid core, and there is a solid core with a higher wave velocity in the deeper part.
The researchers said that the Mars seismology method innovatively developed in this research work provides an important reference for future missions such as lunar exploration to use seismological methods to detect the deep structure of the moon and other celestial bodies.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem (Xinhua reporter Wang Zhuolun (王卓伦) and Lu Yifan (路一凡)) A new study by researchers at the Israel Institute of Technology and other institutions has revealed the origin of some hypervelocity white dwarfs in the Milky Way. These white dwarfs travel through space at speeds exceeding 2,000 kilometers per second, fast enough to escape the gravitational pull of the Milky Way.
White dwarfs are the final stage of stellar evolution. After a star consumes its nuclear fuel, it gradually cools and dims over billions of years, leaving behind a high-density core, the so-called stellar remnant – a white dwarf. Most white dwarfs remain quietly in the Milky Way, but astronomers have also observed high-speed white dwarfs, the formation mechanism of which has been a mystery.
Researchers recently published a paper in the British journal *Nature Astronomy* stating that the team conducted three-dimensional hydrodynamic simulations of the merger process of two rare helium-carbon-oxygen hybrid white dwarfs. The results showed that during the merger process, the lighter white dwarf was partially torn apart, while the heavier one experienced a "double detonation" explosion, "ejecting" the remnants of its companion star out of the Milky Way at a speed exceeding 2,000 kilometers per second.
The study said that this is the first time a clear path has been seen, proving that the remnants of white dwarf mergers can be ejected to become hypervelocity white dwarfs. This not only explains the speed of hypervelocity white dwarfs, but also explains why their blurred and hot appearance is consistent with the characteristics of some white dwarfs observed in the galactic halo.
The team said that this research result not only solves the mystery of the origin of "stellar escapees" such as hypervelocity white dwarfs, but also opens up new channels for explaining certain special types of supernova explosions.
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Walking through the mountains, fields, and lush coconut groves of Dongfang City (东方市), Hainan Province (海南省), there is a village that resembles a harbor. Bathed in sunlight, it stretches out its green arms, embracing golden "little boats" – this is Baicha Village (白查村) in Jiangbian Township (江边乡).
These "little boats" are the boat-shaped houses of the local Li ethnic group (黎族). From the generations-old dwellings of the Li people to the carriers of construction techniques today, the development of boat-shaped houses has allowed Baicha Village, hidden in the tropical rainforest, to be seen by more people. The village is known for its houses, which in turn attract people and boost the local economy. In recent years, while preserving the memory of its hometown, the area has continuously developed its tourism industry, welcoming guests from all directions. In 2012, Baicha Village was included in the first list of Chinese Traditional Villages.
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Located at the foot of Yulong Mountain (玉龙山), Baicha Village is surrounded by mountains on three sides, enveloped in greenery and farmland. In the Li dialect, "Baicha" is called "Biecha" ("别岔"), where "Bie" refers to muddy fields with water, and "Cha" means thick-skinned trees. The village is adjacent to these, hence the name.
Strolling through the village, along the village roads lined with coconut trees and bougainvillea, the houses are scattered in a well-arranged manner. Because of their thatched roofs, eaves touching the ground, and walls integrated with the eaves, resembling the bottom of a boat, these houses are named "boat-shaped houses."
Known for its Houses
Village Residences Restored to Their Original State
Led by Fu Dayin (符打因), a municipal-level inheritor of the Li boat-shaped house construction technique, we enter a boat-shaped house. Three tall pillars divide the house into front and back sections, supporting the roof together with six shorter pillars on both sides of the house. Fu Dayin says that building a boat-shaped house requires using ironwood and bamboo as the framework, building walls with mud mixed with red clay and grass roots, and finally, orderly stacking thatch or sunflower leaves, covering them on an arched roof woven from rattan.
The local climate is humid and rainy, with abundant vegetation, making building materials easily accessible, but it also brings challenges to the corrosion and insect prevention of boat-shaped houses. What to do?
Qin Wei (秦巍), curator of the Dongfang City Museum (东方市博物馆), explains that there are "three stone stoves" inside the boat-shaped house. The smoke from the stoves used for steaming and cooking food can keep the house warm and dry, preventing insect infestation. As long as someone lives in it, the boat-shaped house generally only needs large-scale repairs every 8 years.
In 2008, the "Li Boat-Shaped House Construction Technique" was included in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list. In the same year, Baicha Village carried out a cultural relic census and registration. After registration, the boat-shaped houses are repaired every two years, preserving the original appearance to the greatest extent. Baicha Village has therefore preserved the largest boat-shaped house settlement in the area.
People Gather Strength
Skills Passed Down
Aligning a bundle of thatch and inserting it between three bamboo pieces, then tying it with rattan to fix it, Fu Dayin is demonstrating how to weave a thatched roof, which is a relatively time-consuming and laborious process in the construction of Li boat-shaped houses. "A boat-shaped house for a family requires about 180 pieces of thatch, and one person can weave up to 10 pieces a day."
Fu Dayin has been learning the boat-shaped house construction technique from his elders since he was a child and has a deep affection for the boat-shaped houses.
"Around 2020, there were only 5 inheritors of the Li boat-shaped house construction technique, which not only made it difficult to meet the repair needs of the boat-shaped houses, but also faced the dilemma of having no successors." Chen Rongchuan (陈荣川), director of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office of the Dongfang City Cultural Center (东方市文化馆), recalled that with the support of higher authorities, they allowed more people to understand and master this technique through holding training courses, publishing books and conducting discussions.
The training courses are mostly held in the village, more than 10 sessions each year, each session lasting 3 to 5 days. The trainees repair while training, participating in the main steps such as building the framework, mixing mud, building walls, and laying thatch on the roof. The local area has also compiled learning materials, "Protection and Inheritance of Boat-Shaped House Construction Techniques," to facilitate learning for the trainees.
Today, the team of inheritors of the Li boat-shaped house construction technique in Dongfang City has expanded to more than 20 people, and more than 200 young people in surrounding towns have mastered the construction technique.
Industry Flourishes
Guests Come One After Another
With a foundation of foundation stones and suspended ground, a sealed roof layer and another roof layer for rain protection, the granaries in Baicha Village are both rodent-proof and moisture-proof. Peeking into the granary, Ms. Qiu (邱女士), a tourist from Qingdao (青岛), Shandong (山东), and her friends are amazed by the ingenious structure of the houses in the village and touched by the stories behind the boat-shaped houses.
"We drove all the way here and went straight to Baicha Village according to the recommendations online. These boat-shaped houses have their own divisions of labor and are very distinctive," said Ms. Qiu.
Thanks to the tourist highway around the tropical rainforest national park that opened last year, more and more tourists like Ms. Qiu are coming here attracted by the reputation. The local area has built facilities such as Baicha Post Station, museums, and study bases outside the protection area, and further revitalized homestay resources, introduced Li brocade, rattan weaving and other handicrafts, so that villagers can also eat "tourism meals" at their doorsteps. During the Li traditional festivals such as the Mountain and Field Festival (山栏节) and the "March 3rd" Festival (三月三), various celebrations are also held in the village, welcoming guests from all directions with the rhythm of toasting songs and the beat of bamboo pole dancing.
In 2022, "Hainan Tropical Rainforest and Li Traditional Settlements" was included in the World Heritage Tentative List as a world natural and cultural dual heritage, and Baicha Village became a nomination site for world heritage application. In June 2025, in order to strengthen the protection and management of the dual heritage nomination site, the "Hainan Tropical Rainforest and Li Traditional Settlements Protection and Management Plan" was issued, and Baicha Village, along with Chubao Village (初保村) in Wuzhishan City (五指山市), Hongshui Village (洪水村) in Changjiang Li Autonomous County (昌江黎族自治县) and other Li traditional settlements were included in scientific zoning protection.
Strolling through the village, a film crew is filming on location, and several women dressed in traditional Li costumes are spinning and weaving brocade in front of a boat-shaped house. A team of university teachers and students are conducting research in the village with tape measures, surveying books, and cameras... Whenever guests visit, the villagers warmly receive them and share their experiences. These boat-like houses and shuttle-like villages carry the yearning and imagination for a better life, connecting the hometown with distant places.
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Four cloisonné enamel decorative columns, a mural depicting ancient craftsmen creating cloisonné enamel... Stepping out of Jingtai Station (景泰站) on Beijing Subway Line 14 (北京地铁14号线), led by Zhong Liansheng (钟连盛), a national-level inheritor of cloisonné enamel craftsmanship, and entering the Beijing Enamel Factory Co., Ltd. (北京市珐琅厂有限责任公司), one is immediately greeted by a rich cultural atmosphere.
Cloisonné enamel, also known as "copper-bodied filigree enamel," was introduced to China during the Yuan Dynasty and flourished during the Jingtai reign of the Ming Dynasty. The primary colors of the glaze are peacock blue and sapphire blue. Cloisonné enamel features a majestic shape, intricate patterns, and elegant colors. In 2006, the craftsmanship of cloisonné enamel was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.
A gorgeous and exquisite piece of cloisonné enamel is not easy to make.
Enamel is also known as artistic porcelain enamel. Porcelain enamel production involves coating inorganic vitreous materials on a metal base (blank) and firmly bonding them through firing, which causes a physical and chemical reaction.
"Making a cloisonné enamel artwork requires six steps: body making, filigree, enamel filling, enamel firing, polishing, and gold plating," Zhong Liansheng (钟连盛) explained.
Filigree is a crucial decorative process in cloisonné enamel production. It requires using special tweezers to bend copper wires into patterns according to the design and then attaching them to the body bit by bit. The intricacy of the pattern is reflected in the slightest details, and one process often takes dozens of hours. "The arc of the petal tip is very small, and it can only be pushed out with fingernails to make the finished product more realistic," Zhong Liansheng (钟连盛) said.
The glaze formula is the biggest secret of cloisonné enamel. Zhong Liansheng (钟连盛) explained that mineral pigments are not used directly but must be mixed in proportion and fired at high temperatures to produce rich glaze colors. Through continuous development, there are currently nearly 70 kinds of glazes.
After the body is filled with glaze, it must be placed in a furnace with a temperature of about 800 degrees Celsius for sintering to melt the granular solid glaze. Since the glaze shrinks less than the copper wire after sintering and cooling, it is necessary to fill the glaze again and sinter again. The whole process must be repeated three or four times until the glaze in the pattern is level with the filigree pattern.
In the public's impression, cloisonné enamel has a unique and magnificent shape, but its actual application scenarios are not diverse enough. If cloisonné enamel wants to keep pace with the times, innovation is essential.
A special large order brought an opportunity for innovative development: Is it feasible to use cloisonné enamel to make an outdoor fountain for a hotel?
Moving cloisonné enamel from indoors to outdoors, from design to production, and even integrating it with the outdoor environment are all problems: For traditional cloisonné enamel, it is difficult to fire utensils with a length of more than one meter, while the total area of the fountain is more than 50 square meters; large-area coloring and firing can easily cause "glaze collapse" or "pinholes" on the surface, resulting in a high defect rate... The road to innovation is full of difficulties.
After repeated design discussions, Zhong Liansheng (钟连盛) and his team decided to fire the work in multiple parts separately and use the overlapping of flowers to cover the seams to ensure quality. In the end, this fountain, named "Blooming Wealth" (花开富贵), uses red and yellow as the main colors, with dozens of flowers such as peonies, roses, and chrysanthemums overlapping with branches and leaves, presenting a magnificent artistic effect.
The success of "Blooming Wealth" brought new breakthroughs to the application of cloisonné enamel. Since then, Zhong Liansheng (钟连盛) and his team, under the leadership of the factory leaders, have successively completed the decoration projects for important places such as the special plane building of the Capital Airport (首都机场) and the Jixian Hall (集贤厅) of the Beijing Yanqi Lake International Conference Center (北京雁栖湖国际会议中心). The glaze spreads the charm of China. The "Peace Throughout the World" (四海升平) cloisonné enamel appreciation vase, the "Ode to Prosperity" (盛世欢歌) cloisonné enamel vase, and the "Square Zun" (四面方尊) large appreciation vase, which he participated in designing and producing, have appeared on the international stage as national gifts, becoming a shining Chinese name card.
"Craftsmanship should keep pace with the times. Only through continuous innovation can time-honored brands maintain their vitality." Zhong Liansheng (钟连盛) introduced that in recent years, the company has launched an average of more than 20 new products every year. Whether it is a magnificent and grand masterpiece or a delicate and practical ornament, it tells the story of the brilliant glory of cloisonné enamel.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王伟健
In the studio on Embroidery Street in Zhenhu Subdistrict, Suzhou New District (江苏苏州高新区镇湖街道) , Jiangsu, embroiderer Fu Jian (付健) is busy at work: a silver needle gently touches plain silk, his fingertips fluttering like butterflies. An ancient and leisurely bronze ware is being "moved" onto a thin piece of silk. Touching the silk surface, one can almost feel the mottled texture of the bronze ware.
Su embroidery has always been a representative craft art of the Suzhou (苏州) area. Zhenhu (镇湖) is an important place for the inheritance of Su embroidery and a place where many Su embroidery talents pursue their dreams. Fu Jian (付健), 38 years old, began to come into contact with Su embroidery at the age of 5. After graduating from university, he came to Zhenhu (镇湖) and started his dream journey.
Su embroidery has a long history and profound heritage. How can it achieve creative transformation and innovative development in the contemporary era? Fu Jian (付健) worked and thought at the same time.
While visiting the National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆), Fu Jian (付健) was deeply attracted by the Houmuwu Ding (后母戊鼎) bronze ware in the museum's collection: the mottled copper rust on the body of the ware exudes a long-standing antiquity. "Is it possible to combine bronze ware with Su embroidery and 'move' national treasure-level cultural relics onto Su embroidery?" Fu Jian (付健) did what he said.
At that time, this was almost an "uncharted territory." Whether in terms of techniques or color application, it was vastly different from traditional Su embroidery.
Traditional embroidery emphasizes fineness. In order to express the delicacy and agility of the embroidered object, fine threads need to be used. However, using such threads to embroider bronze ware would lose the sense of three-dimensionality.
After repeated research, Fu Jian (付健) decided to put two threads together and use this "thickened thread" to embroider bronze ware. In addition, in order to enhance the three-dimensional effect of the embroidered bronze ware, Fu Jian (付健) also increased the number of embroidery layers. After repeated exploration, the embroidered bronze ware gradually became three-dimensional and textured.
The real test was yet to come. Fu Jian (付健) said, "The key to Su embroidery bronze ware lies in color."
Embroidering a flower and bird work may require four or five hundred color numbers of silk threads. To embroider bronze ware well, nearly a thousand colors of silk threads are needed.
"The color of bronze ware seems 'simple', but it is actually the superposition of countless colors, and the charm of Su embroidery lies in reproducing this sense of layering that time has precipitated," Fu Jian (付健) said. In one needle and thread after another, he strived to integrate the effect of light and shadow into the embroidery cloth. After nearly 4 years, the embroidered bronze ware finally had a simple and profound charm.
Fu Jian's (付健) bronze ware series of works received widespread attention as soon as they were launched. In 2015, Fu Jian (付健) was invited to participate in an important foreign cultural exchange activity, and his embroidered works were given to foreign guests as gifts.
For many days and nights, Fu Jian (付健) flew needles and threads in front of the frame, burying himself in creation. "Zhenhu (镇湖) is a place to realize dreams." Fu Jian (付健) said that in Zhenhu Subdistrict (镇湖街道), there is a complete Su embroidery industry chain, including raw materials, design, production, and sales. The upstream and downstream cooperate closely, and the local government will also assist in applying for talent projects and help promote works.
By going to Beijing (北京), Shanxi (山西) and other places to investigate ancient buildings, Fu Jian (付健) is preparing a new plan - to "move" ancient buildings onto Su embroidery and use Su embroidery to explore ways for outstanding Chinese traditional culture to "go global." "This will inevitably be a protracted 'tough battle' that may take several years," Fu Jian (付健) said, "**拭目以待吧** (shì mù yǐ dài ba - "wipe eyes and wait," wait and see with anticipation)."
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White Dew
White Dew is the fifteenth solar term in the Twenty-Four Solar Terms and the third solar term of autumn. In 2025, White Dew begins on September 7th.
Dew refers to water vapor near the ground that condenses on objects when it encounters cold temperatures at night or in the early morning. The *Shuowen Jiezi* (《说文解字》) says: "Dew, is moistening. It is composed of the rain radical and the sound component 'lu'."
White Dew is a solar term named after the characteristics of natural temperature changes. After White Dew, the temperature difference between day and night gradually widens.
"Dew" is not exclusive to autumn, but it is an identifier of autumn. In the autumn solar terms, there are two named after "dew" - White Dew and Cold Dew.
In comparison, the meaning of "Cold Dew" is more concise and clear. The word "cold" itself carries the meaning of coolness. The word "white" in the White Dew season not only hints at phenological characteristics but also conveys cultural codes, with a unique charm.
"White Dew autumn wind night, one night cooler than the next." Generally speaking, according to the meteorological standard for dividing the four seasons, at this time, autumn has officially arrived. The sun's direct point moves southward, the days gradually shorten, and the nights gradually lengthen. At night, the temperature drops significantly. In some areas, the temperature difference between day and night can reach 10 degrees Celsius. The water vapor in the air condenses into tiny droplets when it encounters cold temperatures, densely adhering to the stems of flowers and plants, shimmering in the morning light. However, dew is water, colorless and transparent, so why did the ancients call it "white"?
In fact, the "white" in White Dew is quite "particular."
If we trace back to the evolution of the form and meaning of the character, some scholars believe that the "white" in oracle bone script resembles the "sun," symbolizing the first appearance of sunlight, representing brightness and light, and then extending to mean clarity, cleanliness, blankness, and the color white. According to this interpretation, the "white" in White Dew not only describes the crystal clear and flawless state of autumn dew but also permeates a simple and cool feeling, and also outlines the bright white luster presented by the refraction of morning light by water droplets, which can be said to have both "color" and "temperature."
A more culturally symbolic interpretation of the "white" in White Dew is related to the "Five Elements Theory" (五行之说) in traditional Chinese philosophy, as stated in the *Monthly Commands of the Seventy-Two候集解*: "Autumn belongs to metal, the color of metal is white, the yin energy gradually increases, and the dew condenses and becomes white." The Five Elements Theory classifies all things in the universe into five basic elements: "metal, wood, water, fire, and earth," which are matched with five colors: "white, green, black, red, and yellow," and correspond to seasons, directions, and so on. The ancients believed that "metal" has the characteristics of convergence, toughness, solemnity, and coldness in the five elements, which not only foreshadows the cooling weather and the withering of plants but also coincides with the agricultural scene of fruit ripening and grain returning to the barn, symbolizing harvest, abundance, and order. "Autumn belongs to metal" is a systematic association formed by the ancients based on observation, abstraction, and refinement of natural laws, philosophical cognition, and life practice. Therefore, this "white" is not only the color of autumn dew that can be seen but also the cultural heritage of all things dyed in autumn.
White Dew is a solar term blessed with poetry. In the poems "The reeds are lush, the white dew turns to frost" and "Tonight the dew turns white, the moon is bright in my hometown," the clear dew in the morning has become a beautiful image intertwined with clarity and loneliness. White Dew is a "reminder" sent by mid-autumn. In the folk saying "Do not expose your body during White Dew," and in the customs of drinking White Dew tea, eating longan, and collecting "ten white things," it reminds people to plan their lives in accordance with the seasons.
In traditional culture, solar terms are closely related to life, containing the laws of nature and philosophical reflections on life. The "white" of "White Dew" is a physical phenomenon of water vapor condensation in nature, a forecast of crop maturity and grain harvest, and a portrayal of the lofty atmosphere of autumn. It originates from the accurate capture of natural phenomena by the ancients, is a condensed expression of traditional culture's view of the universe and the philosophy of the Five Elements, and also hides the ancient mysterious but modernly solvable climate code.
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Autumn Equinox
The Autumn Equinox is the sixteenth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms and the fourth solar term in autumn. The Autumn Equinox in 2025 begins on September 23.
The Autumn Equinox is located in the middle of autumn, dividing autumn equally, hence the name.
After the Autumn Equinox, most areas of China experience rapid cooling, and agricultural activities will be particularly busy.
During the Autumn Equinox, the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival arrives as scheduled, praising the harvest and paying tribute to the farmers.
With the approval of the Party Central Committee and the approval of the State Council, since 2018, the annual Autumn Equinox of the Lunar calendar has been designated as the "Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival."
The connection between the Harvest Festival and the Autumn Equinox is by no means accidental. This choice comprehensively considers factors such as climate, agricultural affairs, and cultural heritage. It respects the laws of nature and fits the emotions of farmers.
"After White Dew, the Autumn Equinox arrives, and agricultural affairs are busy." The Autumn Equinox is the "golden intersection" of climate and agricultural affairs, harvest and sowing.
During the Autumn Equinox, the autumn harvest has started in most parts of the country. Autumn crops enter the late stage of maturity, and autumn grains such as rice in the south and corn and soybeans in the north usher in the peak of harvest. The fields and villages are filled with the golden autumn scenery of fragrant fruits and full granaries.
The Autumn Equinox is also the time for sowing crops such as winter wheat. There is an agricultural saying: "Sow wheat early during White Dew, late during Cold Dew, and just right during the Autumn Equinox." Although the season is gradually entering late autumn, the fruits of the harvest have reserved energy for the winter and brought hope for the cultivation in the coming year.
In the eyes of the ancients, the Autumn Equinox is not only a boundary of time, but also symbolizes the balance of cultivation and harvest, and the equivalence of effort and return. Choosing to celebrate the harvest at this time of connecting the past and the future can not only make the Harvest Festival highly consistent with the actual agricultural rhythm, but also allow farmers to fully share the joy of labor in the most fulfilling season. The connotation of "harvesting the present and looking forward to the future" contained in the traditional solar terms is also perfectly in line with the theme of "praising the harvest and blessing the future" expressed by modern festivals.
The association between the Autumn Equinox and the harvest is deeply rooted in the millennia-old memory of agricultural civilization. The Harvest Festival transforms the solar term culture into a modern IP, which is not only a lofty tribute to the hard work of farmers, but also a wise interpretation of the harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
Since ancient times, China has had the custom of celebrating a good harvest of grains and hoping for national prosperity and people's peace. It expresses gratitude to the land and hopes for a good harvest through ancestral worship and celebration ceremonies such as "Autumn Report" (秋报) and "Autumn Taste" (秋尝). The Harvest Festival is held on the Autumn Equinox, so that the profound heritage of agricultural culture can be directly displayed in modern festival activities, which is a creative transformation and innovative development of the traditional "Autumn Society" (秋社) culture and customs. In the rich and colorful festival activities, the agricultural wisdom of "spring sowing, summer weeding, autumn harvest, and winter storage" is continued and revitalized relying on modern agricultural concepts, and the solar term culture is also transformed into a public symbol of rural revitalization.
The time arrangement for setting up the Harvest Festival on the Autumn Equinox also takes into account national traditions. The original "Harvest Festival" (丰收节) and "Wangguo Festival" (望果节) of ethnic minorities such as the She (畲族) and Tibetan (藏族) are held in the second half of the year, and celebrating the festival on the Autumn Equinox makes it easier for people across the country to participate in the grand celebration of the harvest.
Choosing the Autumn Equinox for the Harvest Festival gives each joy of harvest an appropriate time footnote. This integration of tradition and modernity has special value in the tide of modernization. Dragon dances, song contests, and intangible cultural heritage performances tell stories about "that mountain, that water, and that field." Folk customs such as "threshing, sunning the harvest, and opening the sickle" have been upgraded to immersive experience scenes. People can relive national memories in the taste, rebuild the connection with the land in the celebration, and think about the road to sustainable development.
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On September 3, 2025, the world's attention focused on China. The grand gathering commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was solemnly held in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in Beijing (北京). This issue of the Dadi Supplement specially invited six guests who attended the event to write about their unforgettable experiences on the scene and to share their deep feelings of witnessing this historic moment. Let us remember history, inherit the spirit, and create new history together!
— Editor
Perhaps, only in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) can you truly feel the beating of the "heart" of the motherland.
All stand in solemn silence. The sound of 80 salutes rings out...
Standing solemnly on the viewing platform, we deeply felt the roar and vibration between heaven and earth! At that moment, thoughts and emotions were instantly connected to that era of raging flames and bloody battles.
The officers and soldiers of the National Flag Guard team are here! The roar of the salute is accompanied by powerful footsteps...
The roar of the salute. The powerful sound of footsteps.
The powerful sound of footsteps. The roar of the salute.
In a few minutes, the hearts of all those standing solemnly on the scene were shaken and inspired by the echoes of history and the powerful voice of the times!
Images of the indomitable New Fourth Army and guerrillas in my hometown, "Shajiabang" (沙家浜), appeared in my mind—
The day the Japanese invaders landed from the "Yema Estuary" (野猫口) of the Yangtze River (长江), my neighbor, who was still a teenager, ran more than ten miles to tell my grandfather and others the news. My grandfather and the others destroyed several bridges leading to the city overnight, trying to prevent the invaders from their crazy burning, killing, and looting... However, the inhuman devils completely destroyed our "Hejia Homestead" (何家宅基), "Zhuangjia Homestead" (庄家宅基), and others on the same day. That neighbor and another young friend were shot down by ruthless bullets in the reeds by the river pond...
Later, my originally peaceful and beautiful water town was occupied by the invaders. Later, the "Spark in the Reeds" began to burn. My grandfather, grandmother, and many others who ran tea houses became "A Qing" and "A Qing Sao"...
Later, in order to help the wounded soldiers of the New Fourth Army recover, my grandfather, grandmother, and other people cleverly fought against the enemy. My great aunt and others directly participated in the underground revolutionary armed forces... until the day the devils surrendered.
Later, I grew up. When I grew up, on the day I left for the army, my grandfather straightened my military uniform and told me: "From now on, you must protect your country well. I never want to live a life where foreigners bully us again!"
I have always remembered my grandfather's words.
"Remember history," "cherish peace," "adhere to the path of peaceful development," "work together to build a community of shared future for mankind"...
— The important speech of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) resounded through Tiananmen Square (天安门广场)...
At that moment, I couldn't help but look at the group of international friends on the viewing platform... I saw it! I saw my old friend Mr. Thomas Rabe. He is the grandson of John Rabe, who stood up and protected many of my compatriots with other international friends when the Japanese army brutally massacred the people of Nanjing (南京). I had the opportunity to meet him because I created two works, *The Complete Record of the Nanjing Massacre* and *Mr. Rabe*.
Thomas Rabe is a doctor. Decades ago, he took over his grandfather's *Rabe Diary* and many other precious historical documents from his father. Since then, he has been engaged in friendly undertakings with the Chinese people, not only donating the manuscript of the Nanjing (南京) volume of the *Rabe Diary* to the Central Archives of China (中国中央档案馆), but also personally completing the compilation and publication of the book *Rabe and China*.
Salute to Rabe! Salute to all the martyrs who sacrificed and the people who contributed to the anti-fascist struggle! Salute to the future of peace! Thomas Rabe and I waved the flags in our hands, echoing our common wishes...
"Stand up! Salute—" This is the command I heard most often at the parade.
They are all veterans. I sat next to them. Dozens of star-studded leaders were all in their seventies or eighties. Sitting in the front were two old Eighth Route Army (八路军) veterans with many medals on their chests... This was the most tearful scene for me on the spot. Although they were in their seventies or eighties, they were still wearing neat military uniforms on this day. It was very hot in the sun, but none of them took off their military caps casually, and they always maintained a dignified military posture.
When the military flag appeared in front of Tiananmen (天安门) and the viewing platform, a loud command suddenly sounded beside me—"Stand up!"
At the command, dozens of old generals stood up from their seats in unison.
"Salute—!" The old generals raised their right hands in unison again, saluting the military flag with bright eyes...
At this moment, my tears burst out: This is our army! These are my old leaders!
Military might, military posture... the mighty style of the people's army that has never changed!
The army phalanx is here—
"Your troops are here!" Someone in the general reminded him.
I saw an old leader stand up immediately, and then he shouted a loud: "Salute—!"
Under the gaze of his old comrades, he saluted the reviewed phalanx of the old troops with a solemn expression...
The navy phalanx is here—
"Your troops!" An old general said excitedly. Another old leader quickly stood up from his seat, and then there was a loud: "Salute—!"
The reviewed phalanxes marched forward powerfully one by one. The old generals exchanged enthusiastically and excitedly:
"This is a newly formed service!"
"This team is the first time I've seen it!"
"That's right, the pace of modernization of the troops has been fast in the past ten years!"
The mighty equipment phalanx appeared—
"Stand up! Salute—!" The command beside me sounded again. All the old generals stood up again with a "swoosh," and the right arms waved like military knives, flashing rays of light...
Their eyes looking at the new equipment were full of pride and joy:
"When we fought the invaders, we relied on broadswords, spears, and hand-to-hand combat... Now we have 'long-range vision' and 'trump cards'!"
In those sighs, I seemed to hear the heartbeats of the old generals boiling with enthusiasm... This heartbeat was stirred by the new great era.
The parade entered the most exciting aerial echelon review—
"This is a new generation of fighter jets."
"Oh my, that's great!"
Praises were endless.
Overhead, teams of "war eagles" roared past, and 80,000 peace doves soared into the air...
At that moment, when I once again paid attention to the old generals beside me, I was surprised to find that they were still standing upright in place. The solemn military salute and the Great Wall-like figure seemed to be declaring to the world: No invaders will be tolerated, and the cause of human peace will be defended forever!
By: 阎晶明
Anticipating, anticipating, this exciting day has finally arrived. In early autumn, Beijing (北京)'s sunshine still comes so early and is so warm. On such a morning, walking on the wide avenue, one goes to attend a grand gathering. The Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was solemnly held on this day, September 3rd, under the sun at Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in Beijing (北京).
The sound from the Tiananmen Gate Tower (天安门城楼) resonates powerfully. The whole world is listening to the voice coming from China. Tiananmen (天安门) is the center of today's world focus. Squadrons (echelons) march vigorously and powerfully on Chang'an Avenue (长安街). That is the image of brave and unyielding soldiers. The orderly steps are already a kind of art. The sound of feet stepping on the land of the motherland seems to carry the echo of the earth, traversing time and space, and shaking people's hearts. Different squadrons (echelons) represent and symbolize the all-round composition of a modern army. The Army, Navy, and Air Force squadrons represent military forces with a glorious history. The Military Aerospace Force squadron, the Cyberspace Force squadron, and the Information Support Force squadron represent the new style of the modern army in the new era... The powerful active forces march forward, demonstrating the strength of the steel defense line. The march forward of the reserve forces and the militia is a manifestation of the strong will of all the people. The war flag squadron flies the honorary flags of the People's Army's memorable and heroic teams. "Jing Lei" (惊雷), "Ju Lang" (巨浪), and "Dong Feng" (东风) are names that resound through the sky. The sea-guarding soldiers and the long-sky sharp swords cannot but make people marvel. Under the bright sun, the power of China and the soul of the Chinese army cannot but make people proud.
This is the second time I have witnessed such a historic moment on the spot. Tiananmen (天安门), the most iconic place in China, the place that best represents the heartbeat of China, makes people look back on the past and feel a myriad of emotions every time they face it.
Because of my profession, I often return to the history of the "May Fourth" New Literature Movement. From the pens of a generation of writers, I see Tiananmen (天安门) behind the historical years. I just finished analyzing Lu Xun (鲁迅)'s short story "A Small Incident." More than 100 years ago, the rickshaws traveling in Beijing (北京) were a side view of the old China's poverty and weakness. The Chang'an Avenue (长安街) in front of me once had the figures of rickshaw pullers running. At that time, what did the people of China seek? Where was the future? How could the questions of how to strengthen the country and how to liberate the people not surge in the hearts of so many people with lofty ideals who shouted for the rise of China, sitting in rickshaws, watching their compatriots live so hard? However, what we get from these poems and articles is grief, indignation, sympathy, and helplessness. The impassioned speeches of a generation of new Chinese youth seemed to be speechless and at a loss in the face of such reality. Out of sympathy, they could not bear to sit in the cars of children and the elderly, but refusal was tantamount to disregarding the rickshaw pullers' hope for survival, and riding would fall into the unbearable self-blame. At that time, many families in Beijing (北京) could not even maintain basic survival. An even more painful reality was that the wanton trampling and plundering of the great powers left a poor and weak country trapped in a state of struggle.
You can't imagine that these are just two ends of a century of history. Modern weapons with a global strike range and rickshaws with iron wheels are superimposed together, forming a strong contrast. Imagine, a hundred years ago, any Chinese, including those who never gave up their struggle for China's future, could not imagine how such a contrast could become a reality. But this is the power of faith and hope. As long as you don't give up, as long as you continue to struggle, victory will come, and the happiness of the people will come. The power of the great party and the power of the great people have made a great demonstration to the world in the century of arduous struggle and heroic fighting, in the great history of hot construction and reform and opening up, and in the great practice of Chinese-style modernization in the new era. The people are the driving force for advancing history. The pioneers of the May Fourth New Culture Movement and the predecessors of the Chinese revolution have never given up their fundamental trust in the people. They did not hesitate to sacrifice their personal happiness to shout and struggle, fundamentally stemming from their confidence in the Chinese people. In "A Small Incident," the rickshaw puller's honest attitude and his actions to help others first moved "me" sitting in the rickshaw and added "courage and hope." Therefore, at the most critical moment of the country, he still refused to echo the argument that "the Chinese have lost their confidence."
We have come from such a history, and today's great achievements have been obtained from such twists and turns. It is conceivable that it is precisely by relying on the kindness and beliefs accumulated in the hearts of ordinary Chinese people, and it is precisely because the great party leads the great people to continue to struggle from generation to generation, heroically and fearlessly, not afraid of sacrifice, gathering strength, and moving forward bravely, that we have the heroic and beautiful reality we see today.
Use victory to lay the foundation for peace, and use strength to consolidate peace. The victory 80 years ago was also a contribution to human civilization and world peace. The powerful People's Army guarantees the happiness of the people, supports national security, and is also a force for maintaining world peace. The world is not peaceful, and peace is our belief. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平)'s speech at the Commemoration Conference was inspiring. "The Chinese people stand firmly on the right side of history and on the side of human civilization and progress, adhere to the path of peaceful development, and work with the people of all countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind." This is a sincere voice from a new era, focusing on the world situation.
The bright sky, the colorful square, and the majestic team converge into a picture of a prosperous world. We are proud and moved, and we are standing on the side of human civilization and progress.
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On September 3rd, being at the military parade, I felt a tremendous shock and a strong sense of inspiration.
Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) is the center of the entire event. Behind it is the Forbidden City (故宫), representing the cultural heritage of the Chinese nation and a globally influential World Cultural Heritage site. In front of it is the square and the people in the square. On the central axis stands the Monument to the People's Heroes (人民英雄纪念碑), with its powerful inscription: "Eternal glory to the people's heroes who sacrificed their lives in the People's Liberation War and the People's Revolution in the past three years! Eternal glory to the people's heroes who sacrificed their lives in the People's Liberation War and the People's Revolution in the past thirty years! Going back to 1840, eternal glory to the people's heroes who sacrificed their lives in various struggles to oppose internal and external enemies and to strive for national independence and the freedom and happiness of the people!" This inscription, written by Chairman Mao (毛主席) and inscribed by Premier Zhou (周总理), condenses the history of blood and tears, the history of struggle, and the history of heroic sacrifice of the Chinese nation, becoming a collective memory and a spiritual monument for all Chinese people.
The military parade had a spirit of courage and vigor that stirred the hearts of everyone present. This is not only the best commemoration of the martyrs of the War of Resistance but also the most powerful demonstration of the historical justice that the Chinese people cherish most in their hearts. The Chinese nation values history most, and a "historian culture" was formed as early as ancient times. Accompanying historical accounts is the transcendent concept of historical justice passed down from generation to generation. Wen Tianxiang's (文天祥) timeless line, "人生自古谁无死，留取丹心照汗青" (rén shēng zì gǔ shuí wú sǐ, liú qǔ dān xīn zhào hàn qīng - "Who can avoid death since ancient times? Leave a loyal heart to illuminate the annals of history"), can be regarded as a declaration of "historical justice." Behind this declaration is a list of generosity and righteousness, which he touchingly listed in his *Song of Righteousness*. As the saying goes, "时穷节乃见，一一垂丹青" (shí qióng jié nǎi xiàn, yī yī chuí dān qīng - "When times are dire, integrity is revealed, each recorded in history")—"在齐太史简，在晋董狐笔。在秦张良椎，在汉苏武节。为严将军头，为嵇侍中血……是气所磅礴，凛烈万古存……三纲实系命，道义为之根。(zài qí tài shǐ jiǎn, zài jìn dǒng hú bǐ. zài qín zhāng liáng zhuī, zài hàn sū wǔ jié. wèi yán jiāng jūn tóu, wèi jī shì zhōng xuè......shì qì suǒ páng bó, lǐn liè wàn gǔ cún......sān gāng shí xì mìng, dào yì wèi zhī gēn - "In Qi, it was the records of the Grand Historian; in Jin, it was the brush of Dong Hu. In Qin, it was Zhang Liang's hammer; in Han, it was Su Wu's integrity. It was for General Yan's head; it was for Attendant Ji's blood... This is the spirit that surges forth, awe-inspiring and enduring for eternity... The three cardinal guides truly determine destiny, and righteousness is the root of it.")"
The magnificent momentum of this military parade shocked and moved everyone. When the entire audience stood up and sang "March of the Volunteers" (义勇军进行曲) and "Ode to the Motherland" (歌唱祖国) in unison, countless people were moved to tears. Immersed in the shock and emotion of the scene, I was filled with thoughts: only in the trials of suffering and adversity, blood and fire, can a great nation be tempered and reborn, and forged into a new material. Fortunately, we have made it through. The most tragic and difficult period for the Chinese people is over. The competition in the future is a true contest of the great way.
We have a responsibility to defend the civilizational fruits of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, to defend the common values and ideals of mankind, and to defend the Tao and righteousness of history.
In those years, with the participation of China, the Soviet Union, and the vast number of colonial peoples, World War II transformed from a brutal imperialist war into a world people's anti-fascist war, and its great victory left us with a precious historical legacy. On the one hand, in the 10 years or so after the end of World War II, a vigorous national liberation movement was launched around the world, and a large number of oppressed and weak nations got rid of the colonial rule of Western powers and achieved national independence. These newly born countries laid the political foundation for the establishment of the United Nations. On the other hand, the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War laid the foundation for a relatively fair and just world order. These 80 years have indeed created lasting peace and rapid development. The world order established after World War II is still the cornerstone of global social peace and development. This time, dignitaries from many countries gathered in Beijing (北京), not only to watch the military parade, but more importantly because of the justice of history and the expectation of a safe, stable, peaceful and developing international order.
At the military parade, there were not only representatives of cadres and the masses from all over the country, but also foreign journalists and international friends from all over the world, as well as descendants of international friends who participated in the Chinese revolution and supported the Chinese War of Resistance. All people gathered together to form a collective memory of commemorating the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. At this moment, Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) became a place of memory that refuses to forget and defends historical justice.
Since the new era, China's military hard power has made remarkable achievements, which were reviewed in this military parade. At the same time, a country's soft power is also crucial. The struggle for historical memory is both a struggle for historical discourse and a struggle for cultural values.
As far as the cultural and artistic circles are concerned, the art and literature of the new era should more actively participate in global cultural competition and the shaping of a new world cultural landscape. Chinese scholars are actively participating in the writing of world cultural history and art history, highlighting the subjectivity and cultural discourse of Chinese narratives.
Of course, China's own cultural construction still has a long way to go. To build a strong cultural country, in the field of mass culture, the public cultural service system needs to be more complete, the people can enjoy a rich and high-quality cultural life, the mental state is vigorous and fresh, and the social consciousness is upward and forward. In the field of literary and artistic creation, there is a need for a forest of masterpieces by famous artists, a batch of high-quality cultural achievements that are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and a batch of outstanding literary and artistic masters who influence the world. In the field of humanities and social sciences, it is necessary to build a more convincing academic system, disciplinary system and discourse system, which not only maintains the spiritual core of China, but also contributes to the development of world culture. In the field of cultural communication, it is necessary to establish a stronger cross-cultural dialogue ability and international communication ability, so that the cultural subjectivity of the Chinese nation can be powerfully unfolded in the world context, and the cultural leadership of Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era can be fully demonstrated.
Being in this great historical moment, we need to start from the historical reality of China in the new era, and in the evolution of emerging technologies and media, develop a new art that fully intervenes in daily life, and extract from the complex historical sense and sense of reality of the Chinese people a new art that deeply participates in the social process. With this perception and creativity, with this new art, we will contribute the power of art to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and create a new journey for human civilization in the 21st century.
Return to TopThe Chinese painting "The Yellow River Runs Clear" (黄河清), by Fu Baoshi (傅抱石), is housed in the National Art Museum of China (中国美术馆).
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As a representative of the capital's women, I was extremely excited to participate in the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. As the military parade began, witnessing the majestic and heroic posture of the People's Army and the shining debut of many major national weapons, the audience on the scene was all jubilant and full of pride. Looking at the soldiers' firm eyes and vigorous figures, I couldn't help but think of my long-deceased grandfather and the deep bullet hole in his leg.
More than 80 years ago, my grandfather was still a "Little Eighth Route Army" active in the Jidong Anti-Japanese Base Area (冀东抗日根据地). He was first assigned to the reconnaissance squad, and later served as a guard for the instructor. Later, he was wounded in the left leg in a covering action and had to leave the army and transfer to local work. My grandfather's leg injury was a "penetrating injury." The bullet passed through his leg without remaining in his body, which reduced the risk of infection to a certain extent. This allowed him to recover his mobility relatively quickly in that era of lack of medical care and medicine. Nevertheless, he was left with a disability and could only walk with a limp for the rest of his life.
In my memory, the children in the neighborhood all liked this "old man with a hole in his leg." Every summer, when my grandfather sat under the tree to enjoy the cool air, a group of seven or eight-year-old children often gathered around him, touching the bullet hole in his leg and asking him, "Have you ever killed any Japanese devils?" At this time, my grandfather would always smile and "solemnly announce" to the children: "Needless to say, I must have killed a few!"
My grandfather's answer was obviously inaccurate, but he couldn't be blamed. At that time, the conditions of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) were very limited. It was quite rare to be able to hold a "Hanyang Made" (汉阳造) rifle with relatively sufficient ammunition. How easy would it be to complete accurate sniping against the enemy with such equipment?! Often, only the strategy of "fire a shot, change a place" could be adopted. Our army's equipment was not only inferior in quality, but also difficult to guarantee in quantity. We had to use limited resources to set up very rudimentary enemy rear arsenals to produce weapons and ammunition. Speaking of these "homemade guns and cannons," my grandfather was filled with emotion - although they had made many contributions, they also caused regrets for missing opportunities due to their quality limitations. My grandfather often said, "Back then, if we had weapons of the same level as the 'Japanese devils,' we would have driven them home long ago!"
Times have changed. Today, in front of the square and in the sky, teams of well-equipped soldiers stride past, armored vehicles rumble forward, formations of fighter planes roar past like the 大鹏展翅 (dà péng zhǎn chì - "Roc spreads its wings," a metaphor for great ambition or a grand undertaking), and convoys of heavy artillery missiles pass by like ironclad warriors... If my grandfather could witness all of this, his smile would be even brighter, and he would have more peace of mind. He knows that with such a team and such sharp weapons, our motherland and people will have a guarantee of peace.
At this moment, I really want to have a dream and meet the "Little Eighth Route Army" in my dream, and tell him everything I saw. I also want to tell him that on the Tiananmen (天安门) viewing platform today, an old soldier over a hundred years old tried to straighten his back and gave a solemn military salute to the formation - Grandpa, did you see the tears in the old soldier's eyes? That is blooming for you and your comrades.
Return to TopBy: 沙 峰
On September 3rd, I was extremely honored to participate in the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. As a relative of a martyr, my participation in this conference reflects the country's and the people's respect and remembrance of the anti-Japanese predecessors. This honor belongs to the predecessors. Therefore, while watching the military parade, I opened the only group photo of my maternal grandfather Zuo Quan (左权), maternal grandmother Liu Zhilan (刘志兰), and mother Zuo Taibei (左太北) on my phone, so that they could watch the mighty and magnificent People's Army and the prosperity and strength of the country today with me. All of this was bought with the lives of the soldiers of my grandfather's generation who went to the front lines of the War of Resistance for national liberation, and built by my mother's generation through hard work to allow the people to live a good life. Please rest assured that future generations have not failed their sacrifices and dedication, have not forgotten their deeds, and will pass on their spirit from generation to generation.
Speaking of this photo, it was taken at the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army in late August 1940. At that time, the "Hundred Regiments Offensive" was already underway. My maternal grandfather and maternal grandmother decided that my maternal grandmother would take my mother back to Yan'an (延安). On August 30th, after the photo was taken, my maternal grandmother left the front headquarters of the Eighth Route Army with my mother. After that, the family of three never reunited. On May 25, 1942, my maternal grandfather died at Shiziling (十字岭). That day was only two days away from my mother's second birthday. So my mother had no impression of my maternal grandfather at all. It was not until May 1982 that my maternal grandmother sent 11 lost and recovered family letters written by my maternal grandfather to my mother, and my mother felt her father's love for the first time!
Today, seeing our army majestically marching along Chang'an Avenue (长安街) with new weapons in their hands, I am very excited! Thinking of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, in order to ensure that every soldier had a gun, and in order to make our weapons more powerful, my maternal grandfather and that generation of military workers overcame numerous difficulties and established the Huangyagong Arsenal (黄崖洞兵工厂) in the absence of equipment, technology, talent, materials, and even guaranteed production safety, and mass-produced the first standard rifle of our army. Their sacrifices and dedication have been exchanged for the strength of today's People's Army, the prosperity of the country, and the progress of the nation!
The conference is not only a tribute to the predecessors and a remembrance of history, but also tells the world that our nation can no longer be bullied, and our country has the ability to build and develop itself well, and make greater contributions to the world.
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The unit's address is at Hepingmen (和平门), very close to Tiananmen Square (天安门广场). Because I often pass by and take walks nearby, I feel like I'm extremely familiar with Tiananmen Square (天安门广场). On the morning of September 3, 2025, when I stood on the viewing platform holding the invitation to the "Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War" and the "Guest Pass," I couldn't help but feel my heart surge and be extremely excited.
Of course, I had to take pictures, and I kept taking them until the singing started, at which point I calmed down to listen carefully. The selection of these songs was good, and the singing was even better. I silently sang along in my heart. "On the Songhua River (松花江上)," at this moment, "On the Songhua River (松花江上)" symbolized "my home" for everyone. "On the Taihang Mountains (太行山上)," my hometown is located in the southern foothills of the Taihang Mountains (太行山), so every lyric felt very familiar.
As I sang, my grandfather's face clearly appeared.
In my novels and essays, I often write about my grandmother, but rarely about my grandfather. The reason is simple: I never met him. He passed away too early. Everything I know about my grandfather is through my grandmother's descriptions. Like the most common situation in that era, theirs was an arranged marriage. My grandmother always used the word "renjia (人家)" to refer to my grandfather. My grandmother said that she married "renjia (人家)" without even daring to see "renjia's (人家)" face clearly. When my father was three years old, the Eighth Route Army (八路军) passed by our village, and "renjia (人家)" joined the literacy class, learning to read. He was quick-witted and learned fast. Then, "renjia (人家)" followed the Eighth Route Army (八路军) to join the army and fight the Japanese devils. Then, my grandfather, who participated in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation, sacrificed in 1950 during the suppression of bandits at the beginning of the new China and became a martyr.
When I grew up, I learned that "renjia's (人家)" real name was Li Shaogong (李少功). My family has always treasured the "Revolutionary Martyr Certificate" issued to Comrade Li Shaogong (李少功) by the Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部) on April 30, 1983. This certificate, along with a small photo, is the legacy that my grandfather left to his family.
My father's name is Guosheng (国胜).
On both sides of the viewing platform stood large LED screens, which allowed us to see many details. For example, during the military parade, three Hongqi (红旗) cars inspected the troops. In the third Hongqi (红旗) car, the place behind the standing microphone was empty.
Why was it empty? I heard someone next to me whispering, the voice was very young.
But when I saw the license plate number of this Hongqi (红旗) car on the big screen was 1945, I instantly understood: my grandfather and many heroic souls were in this car. Therefore, the position in this car seemed empty, but it was actually full. And the silence of the microphone was actually deafening.
I immediately wanted to cry. I tried to control myself, and like everyone around me, I made myself smile. Because I knew that my dear grandfather was watching the ceremony with me, and at this moment, it was a precious meeting between our grandfather and grandson across time and space.
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