Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan rolled out the red carpet 🎉 for international dignitaries celebrating the 80th anniversary of WWII's end in Beijing today. The emotional event honored those who fought in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the global anti-fascist struggle.
"This commemoration isn’t just about history – it’s a roadmap for peace," President Xi told attendees under Beijing’s iconic "eternal flame" monument. The gathering featured military bands 🎺, cultural performances showcasing wartime resilience, and a minute of silence for fallen heroes.
Young historians at the event noted its timing amid modern geopolitical tensions. "Seeing leaders unite like this gives me hope for conflict resolution today," said Li Mei, 24, a Tsinghua University graduate student researching wartime diplomacy.
