This year marks the 80th anniversary of the triumph in the Chinese People27s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, alongside the founding of the United Nations in 1945. For 14 years, millions endured hardship yet held onto hope, uniting across borders to defeat a threat to humanity itself.
Global Front Against Fascism
Fascism27s extreme ideology threatened civilization from Asia to Europe, Africa to Oceania. The conflict spanned more than 80 countries and regions, drawing in about 2 billion people and leaving over 100 million military and civilian casualties. Among them were more than 35 million Chinese and over 27 million Soviet Union citizens.
Stories of Solidarity
From the Chinese mainland to distant shores, people of vision formed a mighty torrent of justice. The Soviet Union provided critical supplies, while the American Flying Tigers2020— an air volunteer group — risked everything to keep the supply lines open over the Himalayas27 “Hump Route.” Anti-fascist fighters from Korea, Vietnam, Canada, India, New Zealand, Poland, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Romania, Bulgaria, and even Japan joined the fight.
Lessons for a Shared Future
The victory shaped a new chapter in humanity27s journey from war to peace. It underscores a timeless truth: the stability and development of each nation are linked in an interconnected world. Today, the idea of a community with a shared future for humanity reminds us that cooperation, mutual support, and solidarity remain our strongest defense against division and conflict.
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Shared future: Inspirations of the victory in World Anti-Fascist War
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