ThePaper.cn:

The military parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression had many unforgettable spectacular moments. What innovations and highlights will this parade feature in emphasizing the theme and significance of commemorating victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression? Thank you.

Wu Zeke:

I will answer this question. At the last press conference, I told everyone that the theme of this parade was to commemorate the great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and to promote the great spirit of the War of Resistance. We have incorporated several innovations into the parade's design to emphasize this theme and better embody the spirit of remembering history, honoring martyrs, cherishing peace and creating the future. First, in presenting elements of the War of Resistance, we have carefully integrated key historical markers, such as the 1945 victory, the 80th anniversary and the 14-year wartime experience, into the parade scale, equipment quantities and formation arrangements. This approach enriches the parade's deeper meaning and underscores its commemorative character. Second, to enhance the commemorative atmosphere, we have incorporated wartime music into the pre-ceremony segment, with the joint military band and choir of the PLA performing classic wartime songs such as "On the Songhua River," "On the Taihang Mountains," and "Defend the Yellow River." These revolutionary songs enable us to feel the patriotic spirit in the years of fire and blood during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The vigorous melodies recreated the scenes of women bidding farewell to their sons and husbands as they headed to battlefield and of the guerrilla fighters engaging the enemies in mountains and plains. Third, to convey historical significance, various methods will be used to showcase the great truth that "justice will prevail, peace will prevail, and the people will prevail." This truth has withstood the test of blood and fire and remains unbreakable, demonstrating that the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War were great triumphs of justice over evil, light over darkness, and progress over reaction. Thank you.