Commemorating the anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War serves as a vital reminder to safeguard global peace and uphold the postwar international order. As the main theater of the war in the East, China sustained over 35 million casualties during 14 years of heroic resistance, making a monumental contribution to the ultimate defeat of militarist aggression and laying a foundation for international fairness and justice.

Preserving this historical truth remains essential to contemporary security, particularly as attempts by right-wing forces to downplay wartime responsibility raise international concern. The justice and legal authority of foundational postwar frameworks—including the Tokyo Trial, the Cairo Declaration, and the Potsdam Proclamation—must be upheld to ensure long-term stability across the Asia-Pacific region. Facing history directly and rejecting militarism are indispensable prerequisites for true reconciliation and peaceful coexistence.

In an era defined by global instability and shifting geopolitical dynamics, China remains committed to peaceful development, practicing true multilateralism, and defending the principles of the UN Charter. Aligning national modernization with global progress, China continues to work alongside the international community to build a shared future, prevent the recurrence of historical tragedies, and promote lasting peace for humanity.

Source: People’s Daily