China’s V-Day parade to host 26 world leaders
THE event commemorating the 80th anniversary
of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese
Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War will take place in Beijing on 3 September,
and the rehearsals for the upcoming military parade in Tian’anmen Square are basically
complete, according to the press conference held at the Media Centre Hotel yesterday.
The parade will feature a wide range of
weapons and equipment and the Chinese military’s recent advancements in
modernization and enhanced combat readiness, said Major-General Wu Zeke, Deputy
Director of the Leading Group Office of Military Parade and Deputy
Director-General of the Operations Bureau of the Joint Staff Department of the
Central Military Commission.
The theme of the commemoration is to
remember history, honour the fallen heroes, cherish peace and create a better
future, said Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Mr Hong Lei.
A total of 26 foreign heads of state and
government of Russia, North Korea, Cambodia, Vietnam, India, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Pakistan and Myanmar will attend the event.
The participation of Parliament
leaders, Deputy Prime Ministers and high-ranking officials and representatives
of organizations shows three distinct features: their high-ranking positions,
the participation of government and civil society representatives with strong
representation from the five continents across the world and a wide scope of
cooperation, added the Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister.
A gala at the Great Hall of the People
will be held on the evening of 3 September as part of the victory anniversary
events. — Khin Yadana/KTZH
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