Xi Jinping on remembering history
Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with some survivors of the Nanjing Massacre and relatives of foreign friends who contributed to the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, after attending a state memorial ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 13, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]
July 7, 2020 marks the 83rd anniversary of the Lugou Bridge Incident on July 7, 1937, which is recognized as the start of Japan's full-scale invasion of China, and China's whole-of-nation resistance against Japanese aggression.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has on many occasions stressed remembering history and cherishing peace. The following are some highlights of his quotes.
Staff members conduct disinfection at Lugou Bridge in Beijing, capital of China, July 4, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]
"War is like a mirror. Looking at it helps us better appreciate the value of peace."[page]
Chinese President Xi Jinping (C, front) visits an exhibition about the Nanjing Massacre after attending a state memorial ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 13, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]
"The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War were a decisive battle between justice and evil, between light and darkness, and between progress and reaction." [page]
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits the former site of the National Southwest Associated University (NSAU) in southwest China's Yunnan province, in the afternoon on Jan. 20, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]
"The Communist Party of China played a central role that was key to the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression."[page]
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits the former site of the National Southwest Associated University (NSAU) in southwest China's Yunnan province, in the afternoon on Jan. 20, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]
"The great spirit of resisting aggression is part of the precious cultural wealth of the Chinese people. It will always provide a strong impetus for the Chinese people to overcome all difficulties and obstacles and strive for national rejuvenation." [page]
Xi Jinping straightens the red ribbons on flower baskets as he and other leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state, including Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan, attend a ceremony held to pay tribute to deceased national heroes on the Martyrs' Day at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
"The Chinese and Japanese people should pass on their friendship from generation to generation, learn the lessons of history and look forward, to make joint contribution to world peace." [page]
Photo taken on July 7, 2020 shows a view of the Lugou Bridge in Beijing, capital of China. On July 7, 1937 Japanese soldiers attacked Chinese forces at the Lugou Bridge, also known as the Marco Polo Bridge, marking the beginning of Japan's full-scale invasion of China and eight-year atrocities perpetrated by Japanese army on Chinese civilians. [Photo/Xinhua]
"China is a staunch advocate and strong defender of world peace. The Chinese people will stay committed to the noble cause of peace and development of mankind."
Editor: John Li