At a solemn ceremony in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke 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. His address blended historical reflection with a forward-looking call for global unity.
Xi urged nations worldwide to eliminate the root causes of war and to prevent the tragedies that scarred the last century from ever repeating. He framed this mission as a shared responsibility for humanity's future.
Here are some of Xi's top quotes from the commemoration:
"We must never forget the lessons of history, or we risk reliving its darkest chapters."
"The Chinese people stand firmly on the right side of history and on the side of human progress."
"We will adhere to the path of peaceful development and promote cooperation over conflict."
"Let us join hands to build a community with a shared future for humanity."
Xi's remarks resonate with a generation of young global citizens, entrepreneurs and changemakers who view cooperation as the key to tackling cross-border challenges. His message underscores the power of collective action and the importance of learning from the past in an interconnected world.
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