Xi Jinping: Carry forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance and forge ahead with courage toward the glorious shore of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

( This is General Secretary Xi Jinping. 2014 year 7 Month to 2025 year 5 An excerpt of important remarks made during the month on carrying forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance and forging ahead with courage toward the glorious shore of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. )

The Great Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is a stirring and tragic chapter in the annals of the Chinese people’s struggle for independence and freedom since modern times, and a profoundly turbulent episode in the course of the Chinese nation’s historical development.

The great Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japan brought the awakening and unity of the Chinese nation to an unprecedented height. As Comrade Mao Zedong pointed out, this was “ A marvel in the annals of war, a heroic feat of the Chinese nation, a momentous and earth-shaking undertaking. ”。

The Great Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression opened the Eastern main battlefield of the global anti-fascist war and made epoch-making contributions to saving the nation from peril, achieving national independence and people’s liberation, and advancing the great cause of world peace.

—2014 year 7 month 7 Today marks the anniversary of the outbreak of the War of Resistance of the Chinese People. 77 Speech at the Anniversary Ceremony

History is the best textbook—and the most sobering wake-up call. The Chinese people bear indelible memories of the suffering wrought by war and pursue peace with unrelenting determination. Throughout world history, attempts at external aggression and expansion through force have invariably ended in failure; this is a historical law. China will unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development and calls on all nations to do the same, so that the light of peace may forever shine upon the planet we all call home.

Regrettably, nearly seventy years after the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, a small number of individuals still disregard the ironclad historical facts and the tens of millions of innocent lives sacrificed in the war. Going against the tide of history, they repeatedly deny—or even glorify—the history of aggression, undermining international mutual trust, stoking regional tensions, and drawing fierce condemnation from peace-loving people around the world, including the Chinese people.

History is history, and facts are facts; no one can alter history or the truth. The Chinese people, who have made tremendous sacrifices, will unswervingly defend the history written in blood and lives. Anyone who seeks to deny, distort, or even glorify the history of aggression will find the Chinese people—and the peoples of all nations—utterly opposed!

—2014 year 7 month 7 Today marks the anniversary of the outbreak of the War of Resistance of the Chinese People. 77 Speech at the Anniversary Ceremony

The Chinese nation is a people with 5000 This great nation, with a civilization spanning thousands of years, has made indelible contributions to the progress of human civilization. However, since the advent of the modern era, China fell behind due to the aggression of imperialist powers and the corruption of feudal rule, gradually descending into a semi-colonial and semi-feudal society. In particular, the brutal invasion by Japanese militarism brought the Chinese nation to the brink of national extinction. Following its annexation of Taiwan and the Penghu Islands in the Sino-Japanese War, Japanese militarism further secured, through the Eight-Nation Alliance’s invasion of China and the Russo-Japanese War, the right to station troops in southern Northeast China and the Beijing–Tianjin region, thereby establishing forward bases for the expansion of its war of aggression against China. 1931 In that year, Japanese militarism brazenly launched the September 18 Incident and occupied the entirety of Northeast China; 1937 In that year, Japan deliberately provoked the Marco Polo Bridge Incident and launched a full-scale war of aggression against China. The ambition of Japanese militarism was to turn China into its exclusive colony, then to annex the rest of Asia and ultimately to dominate the world. This fanatical policy of aggression by Japanese militarism brought unprecedented and immense calamity upon the Chinese people and the peoples of the broader Asian region, leaving an exceedingly dark chapter in the history of human civilization.

The brutal aggression of Japanese militarism sparked the courageous resistance of the Chinese people. The September 18 Incident marked the beginning of China’s War of Resistance Against Japan and heralded the onset of the global anti-fascist war. The July 7 Incident, in turn, signified the start of the all-national resistance, thereby establishing the Eastern main battlefield of the world’s anti-fascist struggle.

—2014 year 9 month 3 Day of Commemoration of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War 69 Speech at the Anniversary Symposium

The CPC’s role as the mainstay of the Chinese people’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression was the key to victory. Since modern times, one of the major reasons for the repeated failures of the Chinese people in their anti-aggression struggles has been the corruption and incompetence of the ruling political establishment, as well as internal weakness and disunity within the nation. Born and nurtured amid both domestic turmoil and external threats, the CPC has, from the very day of its founding, regarded the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation as its historic mission: it has been the most steadfast defender of national independence, the most resolute upholder of national interests, and the bravest opponent of foreign aggression. Adhering to the comprehensive resistance line, formulating sound strategies and tactics, and opening up vast rear-area battlefields, the CPC became the backbone of the resistance. No matter how arduous the conditions, how perilous the situation, or how brutal the war, the CPC consistently upheld resistance and opposed surrender; championed unity and opposed division; promoted progress and opposed retrogression; and, together with all patriotic parties and organizations and the broad masses of the people, worked tirelessly to safeguard the overall cause of united resistance. With its political platform, unwavering resolve, and exemplary conduct, the CPC has sustained the entire nation’s hope for national salvation and survival, guided the correct course toward victory in the war, and emerged as the vanguard of the nation in securing that victory.

—2014 year 9 month 3 Day of Commemoration of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War 69 Speech at the Anniversary Symposium

In the grand course of the Chinese people’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, a great spirit of resistance was forged. The Chinese people demonstrated to the world their patriotic devotion—“the rise and fall of the nation is the responsibility of every citizen”—their indomitable national integrity—“regarding death as nothing and refusing to yield even in the face of certain death”—their heroic courage—“unafraid of tyranny and fighting to the bitter end”—and their unwavering, unyielding conviction of ultimate victory. This great spirit of resistance is an invaluable spiritual treasure of the Chinese people and will forever serve as a powerful spiritual driving force, inspiring them to surmount all difficulties and obstacles and to strive for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

—2014 year 9 month 3 Day of Commemoration of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War 69 Speech at the Anniversary Symposium

1937 year 12 month 13 On that day, the Japanese invading forces brutally entered Nanjing and perpetrated the horrific Nanjing Massacre, a tragedy of unimaginable cruelty. 30 Tens of thousands of our compatriots were brutally slaughtered, countless women were violated and brutalized, innumerable children died unjustly, one-third of all buildings were destroyed, and vast amounts of property were looted. This heinous, inhuman massacre, perpetrated single-handedly by the Japanese invading forces in China, stands as a chapter in the history of World War II. “ Three Major Tragedies ” First, it was a horrifying crime against humanity—a profoundly dark chapter in the history of mankind.

What is truly moving is that, during those days of brutal carnage in the Nanjing Massacre, our fellow countrymen stood by one another, offering mutual support and assistance; at the same time, numerous international friends risked their lives to protect the people of Nanjing in various ways and to document the Japanese aggressors’ heinous atrocities. Among them was Johann from Germany. · Rabe, Bernhard of Denmark · Sindberg, John from the United States · Ma Ji and others. The Chinese people will never forget their humanitarian spirit and fearless acts of righteousness.

The Nanjing Massacre, perpetrated by Japanese aggressors, shocked the world and all people of conscience. Following the victory in World War II, both the International Military Tribunal for the Far East and the Chinese Military Tribunal for the Trial of War Criminals conducted thorough investigations into the Nanjing Massacre and rendered legally binding findings and verdicts. As a result, a number of Japanese war criminals whose hands were stained with the blood of the Chinese people were brought to justice and severely punished, forever branded as pariahs in the annals of history.

History does not change with the passage of time, nor do facts vanish through clever sophistry and denial. The heinous atrocities of the Nanjing Massacre are backed by irrefutable evidence that brooks no tampering. Anyone who seeks to deny this tragic chapter in history will find that history itself will not allow it. 30 The spirits of the tens of thousands of innocent victims will not consent. 13 The 1.4 billion Chinese people will never accept it, nor will any peace- and justice-loving people around the world.

—2014 year 12 month 13 Speech at the National Memorial Ceremony for the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre

All Party members and all the people of China must forever bear in mind the great history of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, forged with the blood and lives of our forebears; we must never forget the outstanding achievements of the Chinese people in safeguarding national independence and freedom and in defending the sovereignty and dignity of our motherland; and we must always remember the tremendous contributions made by the Chinese people to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. We must cherish peace, draw lessons from the past to guide the future, unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development, steadfastly uphold world peace, and, with one heart and one mind, advance socialism with Chinese characteristics.

—2015 year 7 month 7 Speech Delivered During a Visit to the Themed Exhibition “Great Victory, Historic Contributions”

It is essential to conduct extensive publicity, interpretation, and thematic education activities in diverse forms, so that the people of all ethnic groups across the country will firmly remember the great history of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression—a history forged with blood and lives; the outstanding achievements of the Chinese people in safeguarding national independence and freedom and in defending the sovereignty and dignity of the motherland; and the significant contributions made by the Chinese people to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, thereby carrying forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance. We must strengthen the protection and development of sites and relics related to the War of Resistance, fully leverage the role of various memorial facilities, and provide platforms for conducting research on the War of Resistance, showcasing research findings, and conducting patriotic education. We should also promote a correct understanding within the international community of the status and role of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in the global anti-fascist struggle, and intensify international academic exchanges on research related to the War of Resistance. Furthermore, we should encourage the historical communities on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to share historical materials, co-author historical works, and jointly uphold national dignity and honor.

—2015 year 7 month 30 Speech Delivered at the 25th Collective Study Session of the 18th CPC Central Political Bureau

Taiwanese compatriots have always shared the same breath and common destiny with the motherland, and their anti-Japanese struggle was an important component of the nationwide war of resistance. During the half-century of Japanese occupation of Taiwan, Taiwanese compatriots never ceased their resistance, with hundreds of thousands sacrificing their blood and lives in the cause. Following the outbreak of the all-out War of Resistance, Taiwanese compatriots actively joined and supported the resistance efforts of the people on the Chinese mainland, and many laid down their lives for the country. The victory of the Anti-Japanese War brought an end to Japanese rule over Taiwan. 50 After years of colonial rule, Taiwan has returned to the embrace of the motherland.

—2015 year 9 month 1 Speech Delivered During a Meeting with Representatives from Various Sectors in Taiwan

During the magnificent Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, countless heroic fighters sacrificed their lives and shed their blood, making monumental contributions to the victory of the war and to the forging of the great spirit of resistance. This great spirit of resistance will forever serve as a powerful spiritual driving force, inspiring the Chinese people to surmount all difficulties and obstacles and to strive for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

—2015 year 9 month 2 Issued on the day “ Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression 70 Anniversary ” Speech at the Commemorative Medal Ceremony

The heroes of the War of Resistance fully exemplified the patriotic spirit of “the rise and fall of the nation is the responsibility of every citizen.” To dedicate one’s life to the country and to serve it with unwavering loyalty were the most distinctive qualities of these heroes. Faced with the very survival of the nation, all our compatriots— “ We swear to die rather than be slaves of a fallen nation. ” With a profound sense of national pride, they stepped forward to shoulder the nation’s hardships and rise to meet the grave crisis. Under the banner of the Anti-Japanese National United Front championed by the Communist Party of China, Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad, driven by an ardent love for their country and family, united as never before, eagerly投身ing in the great struggle to defend the homeland and safeguard the nation. Together, they forged an immense tide of people’s war, writing a patriotic epic that shook heaven and earth and moved spirits to tears.

The heroes of the War of Resistance fully exemplified the national spirit of regarding death as trivial and refusing to yield even in the face of certain demise. “ When times are dire, true integrity is revealed—each deed etched in golden ink. ” The Japanese militarist aggressors were exceedingly brutal, treating the Chinese people with unspeakable cruelty in a bid to subdue them through massacre and death. Yet in the face of the aggressors’ butcher’s knives, the Chinese people forged a new Great Wall with their own flesh and blood, each one resolved to die rather than yield. Countless heroes charged forward under the enemy’s artillery fire and bravely laid down their lives beneath the executioner’s blade, thereby embodying the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation—its majestic integrity that no force can ever break.

The heroes of the War of Resistance fully exemplified the heroic spirit of fearlessly confronting brute force and fighting to the bitter end. As Comrade Mao Zedong once said, “Our Chinese nation possesses the indomitable spirit of fighting to the death against its enemies; it is determined to restore all that was lost on the basis of self-reliance; and it has the capability to stand proudly among the family of nations.” Since modern times, whenever faced with repeated invasions by powerful adversaries, the Chinese nation has never yielded. Instead, it has continuously rallied its forces, with successive generations stepping forward one after another in unyielding resistance, vowing to fight the aggressors to the last drop of blood and thus sounding countless heroic triumphal songs that shook mountains and rivers.

The heroes of the War of Resistance fully embodied an unwavering, indomitable conviction in ultimate victory. Their faith burned like a blazing torch, unshaken even in the face of certain death. From the very moment the iron boots of Japanese militarist aggressors trampled upon Chinese soil, the Chinese people launched a great struggle to resist the invaders. No matter how harsh the conditions, how brutal the war, or how immense the sacrifices, the Chinese people never wavered in their resolve to restore the nation’s rivers and mountains. Upholding the unyielding belief in fighting to the end, they persevered in the war of resistance—indeed, in a protracted war of resistance—and ultimately defeated the ferocious aggressors, securing the final victory and creating a miracle in the annals of human warfare.

—2015 year 9 month 2 Issued on the day “ Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression 70 Anniversary ” Speech at the Commemorative Medal Ceremony

Since modern times, all those who have sacrificed themselves for the independence and liberation of the Chinese nation, all those who have bravely fought to free the Chinese nation from foreign colonial rule and aggression, and all those who have taken control of their own destiny and blazed new trails for national development—all are national heroes and the pride of our country. The Chinese people will forever cherish the immortal achievements they have wrought!

“ The heroic spirit of heaven and earth remains awe-inspiring through the ages. ” A nation with hope cannot be without heroes, and a country with a bright future cannot be without pioneers. All national heroes, including the heroes of the War of Resistance, are the backbone of the Chinese nation; their deeds and spirit serve as a powerful source of inspiration that propels us forward.

—2015 year 9 month 2 Issued on the day “ Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression 70 Anniversary ” Speech at the Commemorative Medal Ceremony

The Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War were a decisive showdown between justice and evil, light and darkness, and progress and reaction. In that brutal war, the Chinese People’s War of Resistance began earliest and lasted the longest. Facing the aggressors, the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation fought unyieldingly and with bloodshed, ultimately defeating the Japanese militarist aggressors and safeguarding the Chinese nation. 5000 The civilizational achievements accumulated over many years of development have safeguarded the cause of world peace, creating a remarkable spectacle in the annals of warfare and a great feat of the Chinese nation.

The victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression marked the first complete triumph in China’s modern history in its struggle against foreign invasion. This great victory utterly shattered Japan’s militarist scheme to colonize and enslave China, thereby erasing the national humiliation that had plagued China since modern times—its repeated defeats in resisting foreign aggression. It also reestablished China’s status as a major power on the world stage and won for the Chinese people the respect of peace-loving peoples around the globe. Moreover, this great victory opened up a bright prospect for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and set China on a new journey of phoenix-like rebirth from the ashes.

During that war, the Chinese people, at tremendous national sacrifice, upheld the Eastern Main Battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War and made a major contribution to its ultimate victory. The Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression also received extensive support from the international community, and the Chinese people will forever cherish the contributions made by peoples of all countries to the victory of China’s war of resistance!

—2015 year 9 month 3 Day of Commemoration of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War 70 Speech at the Anniversary Conference

“ All things have a beginning, but few reach an end. ” Realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation requires the concerted efforts of generation after generation. The Chinese nation has created a… 5000 A splendid civilization with a history spanning many years will surely forge an even more brilliant future.

On the road ahead, the people of all ethnic groups across the country must, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, steadfastly uphold Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, and Deng Xiaoping Theory, “ The Three Represents ” Guided by the Important Thought and the Scientific Outlook on Development, we will follow the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics and, in accordance with “ The Four Comprehensives ” We must adopt a strategic approach, carry forward the great spirit of patriotism and the great spirit of the War of Resistance, unite as one, press ahead undeterred by any hardship or adversity, and continue to forge bravely toward our established goals!

Let us together forever remember the great truths that history has taught us: Justice will prevail! Peace will prevail! The people will prevail!

—2015 year 9 month 3 Day of Commemoration of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War 70 Speech at the Anniversary Conference

By commemorating the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and by condemning the brutality of the aggressors, we seek to inspire all people of good will to yearn for and steadfastly uphold peace—not to perpetuate hatred.

History may grow ever more distant in time, but its insights and lessons—whether acknowledged or not—will always remain. Whether they are the peoples of the nations that bravely fought against aggression in those days or those of the nations that launched such wars; whether they are the generation that lived through that era or those born after it—they must all uphold a correct view of history and keep firmly in mind its insights and lessons.

The insights and lessons of history constitute a shared spiritual treasure of humanity. To forget history is to betray it. The victorious outcomes of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War are beyond question, and the sacrifices made by tens of millions in the cause of independence, freedom, and peace must never be denied. Any words or actions that deny the aggressive nature of these wars, any attempts to distort or even glorify such aggression, and any efforts to evade historical responsibility for these wars—no matter how they are presented or how lofty their rhetoric may sound—are nothing but self-deception. “ Those who follow the Way have many helpers; those who lose the Way have few. ” Denying the history of aggression is a mockery of history and an insult to human conscience, and will inevitably erode the trust of the people of the world.

—2015 year 9 month 3 Day of Commemoration of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War 70 Speech at the Anniversary Reception

9 month 3 On that day, the Chinese people, together with peoples around the world, solemnly commemorated the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. 70 anniversary. As the main battlefield in the East, China suffered casualties 3500 The sacrifices of millions of people from all ethnic groups, which enabled them to withstand the main forces of Japanese militarism, not only secured the survival and salvation of the nation and the people, but also provided crucial support to the resistance forces in Europe and the Pacific, thereby making a historic contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.

History is a mirror. Only by learning from the past can we avoid repeating its mistakes. We must approach history with reverence and a clear conscience. While history cannot be changed, the future can be shaped. Remembering history is not about perpetuating hatred; it is about drawing collective lessons and heeding those lessons. Preserving and passing on our historical legacy is not about dwelling on the past; it is about forging a new future and ensuring that the flame of peace is kindled and carried forward from one generation to the next.

—2015 year 9 month 28 Speech at the General Debate of the Seventieth Session of the United Nations General Assembly, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA

This (referring to the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japan) —— (Editor’s note: This was the longest-lasting, largest-scale, and most sacrificial national liberation struggle waged by the Chinese people against foreign aggression since modern times, and also the first national liberation struggle to achieve complete victory. This great victory marked a historic turning point in the Chinese nation’s journey from the profound crisis it had been mired in since the modern era toward national rejuvenation; it was also an important component of the global victory over fascism. It was a victory for the Chinese people—and a victory for the peoples of the world as well.

—2020 year 9 month 3 Day of Commemoration of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War 75 Speech at the Anniversary Symposium

The great victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression utterly shattered Japan’s militarist scheme to colonize and enslave China, firmly safeguarded China’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and completely erased the national humiliation of repeated defeats in the struggle against foreign aggression since modern times!

The great victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression reaffirmed China’s status as a major power in the world, earned the respect of peace-loving peoples around the globe, and secured for the Chinese nation a lofty national reputation!

The great victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression strengthened the Chinese people’s resolve to pursue national independence, freedom, and liberation, and ushered in a new historic journey of the ancient Chinese nation—a phoenix rising from the ashes and reborn in fire!

—2020 year 9 month 3 Day of Commemoration of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War 75 Speech at the Anniversary Symposium

The victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was a great triumph of the national spirit, with patriotism at its core. Patriotism is the very essence of our national spirit and the spiritual bond that unites the Chinese people and the Chinese nation in common purpose and relentless self-improvement. When the survival of the country and the nation hung in the balance, all sons and daughters of the Chinese nation rose up in righteous indignation and united as one, composing a stirring anthem of patriotism that shook mountains and rivers. Patriotism is the powerful spiritual force that inspires the Chinese people to safeguard national independence and dignity and to forge ahead courageously in the torrent of history; it is the mighty engine that propels the ship of the Chinese nation through stormy seas and onward with unwavering resolve; and it is the glorious banner that rallies the Chinese people and the Chinese nation to unleash earth-shattering historical momentum and overcome every hardship and obstacle on the road ahead!

—2020 year 9 month 3 Day of Commemoration of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War 75 Speech at the Anniversary Symposium

Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression 75 Over the past several decades, China has undergone earth-shattering transformations. Under the united leadership of the Communist Party of China, the Chinese people of all ethnic groups have striven with determination and forged ahead through arduous efforts, achieving remarkable development accomplishments that have captured the world’s attention. As a result, the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics has been successfully blazed, ushering in a new era for this distinctive form of socialism. The battle against poverty is nearing victory, and the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects is within reach, heralding a bright future for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. All sons and daughters of the Chinese nation feel immensely proud of these achievements!

We are also keenly aware that, on the road ahead, we will continue to face a wide array of risks and challenges and encounter numerous obstacles and hardships. We must carry forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance, summoning the resolve and courage to overcome all difficulties rather than be overwhelmed by them; dare to struggle, excel at innovation, and persevere in our efforts to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation—until we achieve final victory.

—2020 year 9 month 3 Day of Commemoration of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War 75 Speech at the Anniversary Symposium

The Communist Party of China and the Chinese people have grown and thrived through struggle, and the spirit of struggle has run throughout every stage of China’s revolution, construction, and reform. Our country is now at a critical juncture in realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and reform and development are at an important stage of overcoming tough challenges and breaking through obstacles. On the road ahead, we will face no shortage of major struggles. We must summon the courage to fight bravely and rise to challenges with the spirit that the more arduous the going, the more we press forward. Any risks and challenges that undermine the leadership of the Communist Party of China and our socialist system; any risks and challenges that jeopardize our sovereignty, security, and development interests; any risks and challenges that threaten our core interests and fundamental principles; any risks and challenges that harm the fundamental interests of the Chinese people; and any risks and challenges that impede the realization of “ Two Centenary Goals ” No matter what perils and challenges stand in the way of our striving for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, we must engage in resolute struggle whenever they arise—unswerving and unyielding—until we achieve victory. History will surely prove that the historic march of the Chinese nation toward great rejuvenation is unstoppable. No individual or force that seeks to impose its will on China through bullying, to alter the country’s course of development, or to obstruct the Chinese people’s efforts to create a better life for themselves will ever be tolerated by the Chinese people!

—2020 year 9 month 3 Day of Commemoration of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War 75 Speech at the Anniversary Symposium

This year marks the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union, and the World Anti-Fascist War. 80 Anniversary. 80 Years ago, the peoples of China and Russia made tremendous sacrifices and achieved a great victory, thereby making a historic contribution that will be recorded in the annals of history for safeguarding world peace and advancing human progress. Today, in the face of the rising tide of unilateralism and the bullying practices of power politics on the international stage, China will work together with Russia to shoulder the special responsibilities incumbent upon major world powers and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, step up to the plate, jointly promote a correct understanding of World War II, uphold the authority and status of the United Nations, steadfastly defend the outcomes of the victory in World War II, resolutely safeguard the rights and interests of China, Russia, and the broader community of developing countries, and join hands to advance a more equal and orderly multipolar world and an inclusive, mutually beneficial economic globalization.

—2025 year 5 month 8 Remarks During the Meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin