A signed article by Chinese President Xi Jinping titled "Lessons from the Past for the Sake of the Future" was published on Wednesday by 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.
Noting that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victories of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the founding of the United Nations, Xi said that together with the heroic Russian people, he will honor the past and pay tribute to the martyrs.
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Xi's signed article published in Russian newspaper
Xi's signed article published in Russian newspaper
Xi's signed article published in Russian newspaper
Xi's signed article published in Russian newspaper
Xi said that all those who made great contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War -- from generals to soldiers -- will never be forgotten, noting that the people of China and Russia fought side by side and supported each other during the war.
Eighty years ago, just forces all over the world, including China and the Soviet Union, united to fight a common enemy and triumphed over fascism, Xi said.
Today, eight decades later, unilateralism, hegemony and acts of bullying are inflicting severe harm, and humanity once again stands at a crossroads -- between unity or division, dialogue or confrontation, win-win or zero-sum, he added.
The world must take history as a mirror, draw wisdom and strength from the profound lessons of World War II (WWII) and the great victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, resolutely oppose all forms of hegemonism and power politics, and jointly create a brighter future for humanity, Xi said.
Xi urged the international community to uphold the correct view of the history of WWII, firmly safeguard the post-war international order, and resolutely defend international fairness and justice.
He noted that China and the Soviet Union stood as the backbone in the fight against Japanese militarism and German Nazism, making decisive contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
Any attempt to distort the historical truth of WWII, deny the outcomes of the victory, or smear the historical contributions of China and the Soviet Union is doomed to fail, Xi added.
Xi said that the most important decision made by the international community at the end of WWII was the founding of the United Nations. Facing the complex and turbulent international situation, all countries should firmly safeguard the UN-centered international system, the international order underpinned by international law, and the basic norms governing international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and advance an equal and orderly multi-polar world and an economic globalization that benefits all, he said.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the recovery of Taiwan, and Taiwan's return to China is an important part of the outcomes of the victory in WWII and the postwar international order, Xi noted.
He pointed out that a series of documents with international legal effect, including the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, confirmed China's sovereignty over Taiwan, with historical and legal facts beyond dispute, and the authority of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 can not be challenged.
No matter how the situation on the Taiwan Island evolves and no matter how external forces try to interfere, the historical trend that China will and must achieve reunification is unstoppable, Xi stressed.
Noting that China and Russia have always firmly supported each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns, Xi said the Russian side has repeatedly reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle, recognizing that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, opposing any form of Taiwan secessionism and firmly supporting all measures taken by the Chinese government and people to achieve national reunification. China highly commends this position, he added.
Xi also urged the international community to uphold dialogue over confrontation, partnership over alliance, and win-win cooperation over zero-sum games.
True multilateralism must be practiced, legitimate concerns of all parties should be taken into account, and international rules and order need to be jointly upheld, said Xi.
China and Russia are major countries with significant influence, as well as constructive forces for maintaining global strategic stability and improving global governance, Xi said.
The Chinese president said the China-Russia relationship, with a clear historical logic, a powerful internal driver and profound cultural heritage, is neither directed at any third party nor affected by any third party.
Xi also cautioned that the two countries should not be distracted by fleeting clouds, or disturbed by high winds and rough waves of events.
He urged the two sides to jointly advance the process of world multi-polarization and jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind with the certainty and resilience of China-Russia strategic coordination.
The four-day state visit from Wednesday to Saturday marks Xi's 11th trip to Russia since he became Chinese president.
Xi's signed article published in Russian newspaper
Xi's signed article published in Russian newspaper
Xi's signed article published in Russian newspaper
Xi's signed article published in Russian newspaper
