Leaders of Russia, North Korea to attend China's V-Day military parade
發佈日期: 2025-08-28 20:26
TVB News
Beijing will hold a grand military parade and other commemorative events in early September to mark the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Officials have confirmed the attendance of Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, among other heads of state.
The military parade will be staged in the heart of Beijing next Wednesday, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei announced today that Russian President Vladimir Putin is among the 26 foreign heads of state and government on the invitation list, putting the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination under spotlight.
And it will be the first time for North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un to attend China's Victory Day commemorations at Tiananmen Square.
Hong said this year marks the 80th anniversary of the Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, stressing China and North Korea are friendly neighbours connected by mountains and rivers.
Other guests will include the leaders of six ASEAN member states, five Central Asian nations that signed a treaty of permanent good-neighbourliness and friendly cooperation with China, Serbia, Slovakia and Belarus in Europe, and many countries that took part in the Belt and Road Initiative or have close collaboration with China.
High-level representatives from other countries and international agencies such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will also be present.
Hong said, foreign guests spanning five continents reflect the broad international recognition of China's historical contributions during the war and its global significance.
He noted former Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama and South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik will also join.
Members of the incumbent Japanese government, however, will not be present.
This as the foreign ministry lodged protests and demanded clarification after Tokyo reportedly asked some countries to skip the V-day events in Beijing.
Hong said having a correct perception and attitude toward history is litmus test of whether Japan upholds conscience and honours its commitment to peaceful development.
