On Wednesday, the Chinese mainland rolled out a stunning military parade in central Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. 🎖️ Spectators snapped selfies on their phones as columns of troops, tanks, and high-tech gear passed by the iconic Tiananmen Square.
In a powerful address before the march, President Xi Jinping saluted the immense sacrifices made by ordinary people in defending human civilization and world peace. He reiterated that the Chinese mainland is firmly committed to peaceful development 🕊️ and urged nations to learn from history and prevent future tragedies.
Experts from around the globe praised the parade as a moving reminder of the past and a call for global unity. David Orzan from Italy highlighted China’s wartime perseverance, while Anthony Jones in Britain underscored how Chinese fishermen saved hundreds of British POWs during the Lisbon Maru incident. Their stories show that real heroes often come from everyday communities.
Peace advocates like Jinith De Silva from Sri Lanka and Andrey Gubin from Russia noted that beyond the high-tech display, the parade showcased discipline, unity and a mission to defend sovereignty—not to wage aggression. They saw it as proof that strength can be a force for stability and dialogue, not coercion.
President Xi’s vision of a “community with a shared future for humanity” resonated with young voices across South and Southeast Asia. From Borneo to Bengal, millennials and Gen Zers are craving global cooperation, eco-friendly tech, and a peaceful backdrop for their smart-city dreams.
As smartphones buzzed with livestreams and hashtags like #RememberHistory and #PeaceFirst, the big takeaway was clear: remembering the past fuels the hope of a safer, fairer world. 🌏✨
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World experts: China reaffirms peaceful development in grand parade
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