Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a powerful address Wednesday commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Speaking in Beijing, the leader emphasized peace through unity in what analysts are calling a “defining moment” for modern diplomacy.
“History cannot be changed, but the future can be shaped,” President Xi declared to a crowd of dignitaries and veterans’ families. The speech highlighted China’s role as what he called “the main eastern theater” during WWII, with over 35 million Chinese casualties in the conflict.
Young historians are buzzing about how Xi connected historical lessons to today’s challenges: “Think of it like a Marvel team-up against real-world Thanos-level threats,” tweeted @GlobalPolicyGeek. “He’s framing multilateral cooperation as the ultimate superpower.”
The event comes as global tensions rise over tech wars and climate crises. Xi’s call for “shared human values” resonated with students worldwide, with #PeaceThroughUnity trending on Douyin (China’s TikTok) within hours.
