INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday published a signed article titled "Learning from History to Build Together a Brighter Future" in
the Russian Gazette newspaper ahead of his arrival in Russia for a state visit and attendance at the celebrations marking the 80th
anniversary of the Victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.The following is the full text of the article:Learning from History to
Build Together a Brighter FutureH.E
Xi JinpingPresident of the People's Republic of ChinaThis year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of
Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, and the World Anti-Fascist War
It also marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN)
In this season when "apple and pear trees are blossoming," I will soon pay a state visit to Russia and attend the celebrations marking the
80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, joining the heroic Russian people in honoring the history and the
fallen heroes.Ten years ago around this time, I came to Russia to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the victory
During that visit, I made a special arrangement to meet with 18 representatives of Russian veterans who endured the blood and fire of
battlefields during the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War and the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
Their unyielding resolve and indomitable bearing left an indelible impression on me
In the past few years, General M
Shchudlo and other veterans passed away
I pay my deepest tribute to them and to all veterans from generals to the rank and file for their extraordinary service and heroic feats
in securing the victory over fascists around the world
We will never forget them
Heroes never perish; their noble spirit lives forever.During the World Anti-Fascist War, the Chinese and Russian peoples fought shoulder to
shoulder and supported each other
In the darkest hours of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Volunteer Group, which was part of
the Soviet Air Force, came to Nanjing, Wuhan and Chongqing to fight alongside the Chinese people, bravely engaging Japanese invaders in
aerial combat many sacrificing their precious lives
At the critical juncture of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, Yan Baohang, a legendary intelligence agent of the Communist Party of
China (CPC) who was hailed as the "Richard Sorge of the East," provided the Soviet Union with primary-source intelligence
In the crucible of the war-torn years, the Soviet Union provided China with large quantities of weapons and equipment
China, for its part, shipped much-needed strategic supplies to the Soviet Union
The two countries jointly established a supply line spanning the treacherous Gobi Desert
It was an international lifeline, vital for our mutual support in fighting fascists
The strong camaraderie between our two nations, forged in blood and sacrifice, surges onward unceasingly, mighty as the Yellow River and the
It is an eternal wellspring nourishing our everlasting friendship.Eighty years ago, the forces of justice around the world, including China
and the Soviet Union, united in courageous battles against their common foes and defeated the overbearing fascist powers
Eighty years later today, however, unilateralism, hegemonism, bullying, and coercive practices are severely undermining our world
Again humankind has come to a crossroads of unity or division, dialogue or confrontation, win-win cooperation or zero-sum games
In War and Peace, the great writer Leo Tolstoy observed, "History is the life of nations and of humanity." Indeed, historical memory and
truth will not fade with the passage of time
They serve as inspirations that mirror the present and illuminate the future
We must learn from history, especially the hard lessons of the Second World War
We must draw wisdom and strength from the great victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and resolutely resist all forms of hegemonism and
We must work together to build a brighter future for humanity.-- We must uphold a correct historical perspective on WWII
China and the Soviet Union were the principal theaters of that war in Asia and Europe respectively
The two countries served as the mainstay of resistance against Japanese militarism and German Nazism, making pivotal contribution to the
victory of the World Anti-Fascist War
The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression began the earliest and lasted the longest
United as one under the banner of the Chinese united front against Japanese aggression, which was advocated and established by the CPC, the
Chinese people launched a relentless struggle against and defeated the brutal Japanese militarists
With immense sacrifice, they carved out an immortal epic of heroic resistance and ultimate victory against Japanese aggression
In the European theater, the Soviet Red Army advanced like an iron tide with unwavering fortitude and valor, crushed Nazi Germany's
ambitions and liberated millions from its brutal occupation, writing an epic of victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.History
teaches us that light will always overcome darkness, and that justice will ultimately prevail over evil
The International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg and the International Military Tribunal for the Far East condemned the convicted war
criminals to perpetual infamy
The justice and integrity of the two landmark trials, their historic significance, and their contemporary relevance stand beyond challenge
Any attempt to distort the historical truth of WWII, deny its victorious outcome, or defame the historic contribution of China and the
Soviet Union is doomed to fail
Neither of our two nations will tolerate any act to reverse the course of history-nor will the people of the whole world.-- We must
resolutely uphold the postwar international order
The most significant decision by the international community around the end of WWII was to establish the UN
China and the Soviet Union were among the first to sign the UN Charter
Our permanent membership in the UN Security Council is a product of history, earned through blood and sacrifice
The more turbulent and complex the international situation becomes, the more we must uphold and defend the authority of the UN, firmly
uphold the UN-centered international system, the international order underpinned by international law, and the basic norms of international
relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and steadily promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a
universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the restoration of Taiwan
Taiwan's restoration to China is a victorious outcome of WWII and an integral part of the postwar international order
A series of instruments with legal effect under international law, including the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, have all
affirmed China's sovereignty over Taiwan
The historical and legal fact therein brooks no challenge
And the authority of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 brooks no challenge
No matter how the situation on the Taiwan island evolves or what troubles external forces may make, the historical trend toward China's
ultimate and inevitable reunification is unstoppable.China and Russia have all along firmly supported each other on issues bearing on our
respective core interests or major concerns
Russia has reiterated on many occasions that it strictly adheres to the one-China principle, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's
territory, it opposes any form of "Taiwan independence," and it firmly supports all measures of the Chinese government and the Chinese
people to achieve national reunification
China highly commends Russia's consistent position.-- We must firmly defend international fairness and justice
Now, the global deficits in peace, development, security and governance continue to widen unabated
To address these deficits, I have proposed to build a community with a shared future for mankind and put forward the Global Development
Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative as a way forward to steer the reform of the global
governance system toward greater fairness and justice.The world needs justice, not hegemonism
History and reality have proven that to meet global challenges, it is important to uphold the vision of global governance featuring
extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit
It is also important to choose dialogue over confrontation, build partnerships over alliances, and pursue win-win cooperation over zero-sum
It is equally important to practice true multilateralism, accommodate the legitimate concerns of all parties, and safeguard international
We firmly believe that people around the world will choose to stand on the right side of history and the side of fairness and justice.China
and Russia are both major countries with significant influence in the world
The two nations are constructive forces for maintaining global strategic stability and for improving global governance
Our bilateral relationship is founded upon a clear historical logic, sustained by strong internal drive, and rooted in profound cultural
Our relationship is neither directed against nor swayed by any third party
Together we must foil all schemes to disrupt or undermine our bonds of amity and trust, and we must not be baffled by transient matters or
unsettled by formidable challenges
We must leverage the certainty and resilience of our partnership of strategic coordination to jointly accelerate the shift toward a
multipolar world and build a community with a shared future for mankind.China and Russia are both great nations with splendid civilizations
The Chinese and Russian peoples are both great peoples defined by heroic legacies
Eighty years ago, our peoples won the anti-fascist war through heroic struggles
Eight decades later today, we must take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard our sovereignty, security, and development interests
We should be guardians of historical memory, partners in national development and rejuvenation, and champions of global fairness and
justice, and work together to forge a brighter future for humanity.(Cover via VCG)
