In the new era, inherit and carry forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance, striving for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, and Wang Yang attended; Wang Huning presided.

On the afternoon of September 3rd, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission held a symposium at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the symposium and delivered an important speech.
　　■ The Chinese people nurtured the great spirit of resistance during the magnificent process of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, demonstrating to the world a patriotic sentiment that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the nation, a national integrity that regards death as homecoming and refuses to yield, a heroic spirit that fears no tyranny and fights to the end, and an indomitable and persevering belief in certain victory. The great spirit of resistance is a precious spiritual treasure of the Chinese people and will forever inspire them to overcome all difficulties and obstacles and strive for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

　■ No person or force attempting to distort the history of the Communist Party of China or vilify its nature and purpose will ever be accepted by the Chinese people! No person or force attempting to distort and change the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, deny and vilify the great achievements of the Chinese people in building socialism, will ever be accepted by the Chinese people! No person or force attempting to separate and oppose the Communist Party of China and the Chinese people will ever be accepted by the Chinese people! No person or force attempting to impose their will on China through bullying, change China's forward direction, or obstruct the Chinese people's efforts to create a better life will ever be accepted by the Chinese people! No person or force attempting to undermine the peaceful life and development rights of the Chinese people, disrupt exchanges and cooperation between the Chinese people and other countries, or sabotage the noble cause of human peace and development will ever be accepted by the Chinese people!

　　Beijing, September 3rd (This newspaper) The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission held a symposium at the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of the 3rd to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech emphasizing that the Chinese people nurtured the great spirit of resistance during the magnificent process of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, demonstrating to the world a patriotic sentiment that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the nation, a national integrity that regards death as homecoming and refuses to yield, a heroic spirit that fears no tyranny and fights to the end, and an indomitable and persevering belief in certain victory. The great spirit of resistance is a precious spiritual treasure of the Chinese people and will forever inspire them to overcome all difficulties and obstacles and strive for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. (Full speech on page two)

　　Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, and Wang Yang, members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, attended the symposium, and Wang Huning, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the symposium.

　　In his speech, Xi Jinping pointed out that today, we solemnly gather here to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Seventy-five years ago today, the Chinese people, together with the peoples of the world, with firm will and courageous struggle, completely defeated fascism, achieving the great victory of justice over evil, light over darkness, and progress over reaction. Seventy-five years ago today, after 14 years of unyielding and bloody struggle, the Chinese people defeated the brutal Japanese militarist invaders and achieved the great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. This was the longest, largest, and most sacrificial national liberation struggle against foreign invasion in modern Chinese history, and the first national liberation struggle to achieve complete victory. This great victory marked a historical turning point for the Chinese nation from deep crisis in modern times to great rejuvenation, was an important part of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and was a victory for the Chinese people as well as the peoples of the world. The great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression will forever be recorded in the history of the Chinese nation and the history of human justice.

　　On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, the National People's Congress, the State Council, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and the Central Military Commission, Xi Jinping extended high respect to the veterans, old comrades, patriots, and anti-Japanese generals who participated in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression nationwide, and to the sons and daughters of China at home and abroad who made historic contributions to the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. He expressed heartfelt thanks to foreign governments and international friends who supported and helped the Chinese people in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and offered deep condolences to all the heroic spirits who sacrificed their lives for victory and to the victims brutally killed by the invaders.

　　Xi Jinping emphasized that after the September 18 Incident, the Chinese people rose up to resist in the land of white mountains and black waters, marking the starting point of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and also opening the prelude to the World Anti-Fascist War. After the July 7 Incident, resisting aggression and seeking national salvation became the common will and action of all parties, ethnic groups, classes, strata, groups, and overseas Chinese, marking the beginning of the stage of nationwide resistance and opening the main battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War in the East. In the arduous and extraordinary War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, all Chinese sons and daughters fought for national survival, national rejuvenation, and human justice. The extensive social mobilization, profound national awakening, tenacious fighting will, and firm belief in victory all reached unprecedented heights. The Chinese people fought the strong enemy with unyielding iron will, built a Great Wall with their flesh and blood, and sacrificed themselves one after another to overcome national calamity, composing a magnificent epic that shakes heaven and moves spirits.

　　Xi Jinping pointed out that the great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression completely shattered the Japanese militarist plan to colonize and enslave China, strongly defended national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and thoroughly wiped away the national humiliation of repeated defeats in resisting foreign invasions since modern times. The great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression reestablished China's status as a major power in the world, earned the respect of peace-loving people worldwide, and won the Chinese nation a lofty national reputation. The great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression strengthened the Chinese people's will to pursue national independence, freedom, and liberation, and opened a new historical journey of the ancient China’s phoenix rebirth and revival through fire.

　　Xi Jinping emphasized that the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is a great victory of the national spirit centered on patriotism, a great victory of the Communist Party of China playing a backbone role, a great victory of the entire nation united in courageous resistance, and a great victory of the Chinese people fighting shoulder to shoulder with the Anti-Fascist Allied Powers and peoples of all countries.

　　Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Japan are close neighbors. Maintaining long-term peaceful and friendly relations between China and Japan is in the fundamental interests of the peoples of both countries and meets the needs of maintaining peace and stability in Asia and the world. Correctly facing and deeply reflecting on the history of Japanese militarist aggression is an important political foundation for establishing and developing China-Japan relations. Remembering past events is a lesson for the future. We commemorate the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War to learn from history, look to the future, cherish peace together, safeguard peace, ensure the friendship between the peoples of China and Japan for generations, and allow the peoples of all countries in the world to enjoy lasting peace and tranquility.

　　Xi Jinping emphasized that in the 75 years since the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, China has undergone earth-shaking changes. The Communist Party of China has united and led the people of all ethnic groups across the country to work hard and start businesses with great effort, creating remarkable development achievements that have attracted worldwide attention. It has successfully pioneered the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, entered a new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and is on the verge of winning the battle against poverty and building a moderately prosperous society in all respects. The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has ushered in a bright prospect.

　　Xi Jinping pointed out that to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, we must uphold the leadership of the Communist Party of China, adhere to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, put people at the center, maintain the spirit of struggle, and unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development. No individual or force attempting to distort the history of the Communist Party of China, vilify its nature and purpose, will be accepted by the Chinese people! No individual or force attempting to distort and change the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, deny and vilify the great achievements of the Chinese people in building socialism, will be accepted by the Chinese people! No individual or force attempting to separate and oppose the Communist Party of China and the Chinese people will be accepted by the Chinese people! No individual or force attempting to impose their will on China through bullying, change China's forward direction, or obstruct the Chinese people's efforts to create a better life will be accepted by the Chinese people! No individual or force attempting to undermine the peaceful life and development rights of the Chinese people, disrupt exchanges and cooperation between the Chinese people and other countries, or damage the noble cause of human peace and development will be accepted by the Chinese people!

　　Wang Huning stated while presiding over the symposium that General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech is lofty in purpose, rich in content, and possesses strong political, ideological, strategic, and guiding significance. We must earnestly study and comprehend it, and effectively implement it. Let us unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, earnestly study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, strengthen the "Four Consciousnesses," firm up the "Four Confidences," achieve the "Two Upholds," forge ahead with determination and hard work, continue to advance the great cause pioneered by countless martyrs, and strive unremittingly to decisively build a moderately prosperous society in all respects, win the great victory of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, realize the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and fulfill the people's aspiration for a better life.

　　At the symposium, Qu Qingshan, Director of the Party History and Literature Research Institute of the Central Committee, Miao Hua, member of the Central Military Commission and Director of the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission, Wang Entian, a representative of veteran soldiers who participated in the War of Resistance Against Japan, and Qian Lingxiao, a representative of young students, spoke in turn.

　　Ding Xuexiang, Wang Chen, Xu Qiliang, Zhang Youxia, Huang Kunming, Cai Qi, Chen Zhu, Xiao Jie, and Zhang Qingli attended the symposium.

　　Representatives of veteran soldiers who participated in the War of Resistance Against Japan and relatives of anti-Japanese war generals, representatives of martyrs' families, responsible comrades from relevant departments of the central party, government, military, and mass organizations, responsible comrades from Beijing, leaders of all democratic parties' central committees, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, representatives of non-party persons, representatives of families of international friends who contributed to the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japan, and representatives of various sectors of the capital attended the symposium.