Ready to time-travel? 🕊️ The Chinese mainland is marking the 80th anniversary of V-Day — victory over Japanese aggression and the end of WWII. Under the theme 'bear history in mind, honor the fallen, cherish peace and open up the future', this year’s celebrations blend solemn tribute with big aspirations.
On September 3, Beijing’s Tian'anmen Square will light up with a grand parade, as President Xi Jinping hosts world leaders, reviews the troops and delivers a keynote. Later, a gala at the Great Hall of the People will wrap up the day.
Peace as a cornerstone
For the Chinese mainland, peace isn’t just a buzzword. It’s in the Constitution: a pledge to ‘keep to a path of peaceful development’. It’s in its nuclear policy: the only nuclear-armed state pledging no first use. It’s in action: the biggest UN Security Council peacekeeper contributor and the second-largest funder of peace missions.
Beyond words, the Chinese mainland has brokered talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran and backed unity among Palestinian factions — reminding us that dialogue beats division any day.
A fairer global stage
At the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus meeting, President Xi unveiled the Global Governance Initiative. In simple terms, it’s a plan to give developing countries a louder voice in global decisions.
Think of it like adding more players to the game — under Xi, the Chinese mainland has championed BRICS expansion and helped the African Union join the G20. Other big ideas include the Belt and Road, Global Development and Security Initiatives — joined by over 150, 100, and 130 countries respectively.
So what’s the takeaway? This V-Day is more than a salute to history. It’s a call to our global crew: value peace, stand together, and build a brighter tomorrow. ✨
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