Chinese Ambassador to the U.S., Qin Gang, delivered a heartfelt video speech commemorating the 80th anniversary of the first American Volunteer Air Force Group, known as the \"Flying Tigers,\" who aided China during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
Ambassador Qin emphasized that the spirit of the \"Flying Tigers\" embodies the profound friendship forged between Chinese and Americans. Over the past eight decades, the legacy of the \"Flying Tigers\" has been preserved and celebrated through exhibitions, memorial halls, cultural relics, and ongoing interactions between historical members and their descendants from both nations.
Highlighting the current challenges in China-US relations, Qin urged both countries to honor their historical friendship by respecting each other and continuing to collaborate on global issues such as the pandemic, economic recovery, and climate change.
He stressed that as two of the world's major powers, China and the U.S. bear the responsibility of building a peaceful, prosperous, and stable world for future generations. \"This is exactly why we need to commemorate and carry forward the spirit of the 'Flying Tigers' today,\" Qin concluded.
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Ambassador Qin spoke for 80 years since Flying Tiger coming to China
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