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Hello and welcome to World Today.
I'm Ding Hen in Beijing.
China has held a grand gathering in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese people's war of resistance against the Japanese aggression and the world's anti-fascist war.
Addressing the event,
President Xi Jinping highlighted the pivotal role China played in World War II.
The Chinese people's war of resistance against Japanese aggression was an important part of the world anti-fascist war.
With huge national sacrifice,
the Chinese people made major contributions to saving human civilization.
and safeguarding world peace.
The commemoration on Wednesday included a military parade.
The procession through the Tiananmen Square featured dozens of formations and aerial units showcasing traditional battle forces and new domain forces with new combat capabilities.
Leaders from many countries including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended the gathering.
So joining us now on the line are Dr. Wang Xingsong,
Associate Professor from Beijing Normal University's School of Government,
and Professor Liu Baocheng from the University of International Business and Economics.
So thank you very much for joining us today, Professor Wang and Professor Liu.
Let's begin by talking about President Xi Jinping's address where he pledged that China will remain committed to the path of peaceful development and work with all peoples across the world in building a community with a shared future for humanity.