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By Staff Writer | Open Chronicle with Agencies
Beijing, August 26, 2025 – China commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War with a military symposium in Beijing on Tuesday. Senior officials and military leaders gathered to reflect on the historical significance of the conflict and to outline future goals for China’s national defense.
🇨🇳 Sept 3, all eyes on Beijing.
China will hold its first major parade since 2019, marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japanese fascism. Xi Jinping will review 45 formations along Chang’an Ave & Tiananmen Square in a 70-minute display of unity and modern capability.
— James Wood 武杰士 (@commiepommie) August 21, 2025
Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered the keynote speech, stressing that national security rests on the foundation of a strong military. He emphasized the Communist Party’s absolute leadership over the armed forces, describing it as central to ensuring the country’s stability and sovereignty.
Zhang also underscored the importance of military modernization, urging accelerated reforms, technological innovation, and improved governance within the armed forces. Enhancing combat readiness, he said, was crucial to safeguarding national interests in an increasingly complex security environment.
Beyond domestic concerns, Zhang highlighted China’s role in maintaining global stability. He called for efforts to defend the post-World War II international order, promote the building of “a community with a shared future for humanity,” and reinforce China’s position as a steadfast contributor to world peace.
The symposium is part of a broader series of commemorative events marking the 1945 victory that ended Japan’s occupation of China and contributed to the Allied defeat of fascism worldwide. Officials framed the anniversary as both a solemn remembrance of sacrifice and a reaffirmation of China’s strategic direction in the present era.
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