China commemorates World War II victory with documentaries, parade
By Busayo Onijala
China has unveiled documentaries and events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Some of the documentaries include The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru and World War II: Remembered, Reimagined, Retold; The Canvas that Speaks, and The Compass of History.
China Global Television Network host, Huang Jiyuan, said: “History is not a cold list of the past, but behind those events lie the lives and blood of people who lived in that time.”
According to him, within every story lies the struggle of the people, the legacy they have left behind and the lessons that are to be learnt by generations.
“The Canvas that Speaks highlights how Marina Nechaeva, a Russian concept artist, preaches world-building through her work inspired by the experience of her family during the wars,” the host said.
Also, China will hold a military parade on Sept. 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression.
At a news conference on Friday in Beijing, Vice Foreign Minister, Ma Zhaoxu, said the victory was a historic turning point where the Chinese nation emerged from profound crisis and achieved national rejuvenation.
He said it had much impact on the great cause of people around the world to defeat fascism and pursue peace.
“Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, China has adhered to an independent foreign policy of peace, proposed the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and advocated promotion of world multipolarisation and democracy in international relations.
“China continues to make important contributions to the cause of world peace and development, and remains committed to working with countries around the world to build a community with a shared future for humanity,” Ma said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Chinese Consulate in Lagos had held a forum, in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, as part of the commemorative events.
At the forum, Ms Yan Yuqing, Consul-General of China in Lagos, said that history must be honoured, heroes remembered and peace cherished.
According to her, peace is never granted but earned through sacrifices of countless lives.
“Any attempt to deny historical aggression, whitewash war crimes, or glorify militarism should be firmly opposed and condemned by the international community.
“Through immense national sacrifice, China upheld the Eastern front of the World Anti-Fascist War and made a decisive contribution to its victory.
“The Chinese people will not forget that our struggle received valuable support from peace-loving and justice-upholding nations and peoples around the world, including those of Africa,” she said.
According to the envoy, war is a mirror that reminds the world of the preciousness of peace.
The consul-general added that mutual respect, equality, peaceful development and common prosperity were the right paths for humanity. (NAN)
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