War against aggression commemorated
Xi pays tribute to martyrs of major military campaign
He also described the heroes in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression as the "backbone" of the Chinese nation, and their deeds and spirit are a great driving force for the country.
As the main theater in the East during the World Anti-Fascist War, China made a national sacrifice of over 35 million casualties in its fight against the main forces of Japanese militarism.
Also on Monday, an exhibition named For National Liberation and World Peace was launched in Beijing at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a speech at the opening of the exhibition, saying that "the exhibition provides a significant platform for promoting patriotic education".
