Channel News Asia:

What is the significance of holding a large-scale military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression? What insights do you hope the international community will gain from this?

Wu Zeke:

I'll answer that. Thank you for your questions. This military parade is an important part of the commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. It serves to remember our history, honor those who sacrificed their lives, cherish peace, and forge ahead into the future. Among all theaters of the World Anti-Fascist War, the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression started the earliest and lasted the longest. Under the banner of the united front against Japanese aggression that was advocated and established by the CPC, the Chinese people pressed forward one after another with united hearts. Through enormous national sacrifice, they sustained the main eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War. They engaged and tied down the main forces of Japanese imperialism for an extended period, eliminated more than 1.5 million Japanese troops, wrote a great chapter in the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and made a significant contribution to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War.

Peace is hard-won and must be defended. We are willing to join hands with peace-loving countries and people worldwide to learn from history and draw wisdom and strength from the profound lessons of WWII and the great victory in the Anti-Fascist War. We persist in promoting the correct historical view of WWII, firmly uphold the post-war international order, and resolutely defend international fairness and justice. We will continue to resolutely oppose all forms of hegemonism and power politics, jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, and work together for a brighter future for humankind. Thank you.