Taiwan's recovery from Japanese occupation is worth commemoration by all Chinese across the Strait, said a central government spokeswoman at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday
China announce on Tuesday that a gathering will be held around Oct. 25 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery from Japanese occupation. The gathering is part of a series of events to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
"The history of Taiwan's recovery from Japanese occupation is an indisputable evidence that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and compatriots across the Taiwan Strait are a community sharing weal and woe. The DPP authorities in Taiwan has constantly made separatist provocations, peddling secessionist fallacies, and disregarding historic facts to whitewash Japan's colonial rule. All these moves have betrayed the nation and are beneath contempt. A review of the past can light the way forward. We hope that Taiwan compatriots will work with us to remember the history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, safeguard the victorious outcome of Taiwan's recovery from Japanese occupation and its restoration to the motherland, uphold the overall national interest, resolutely oppose Taiwan secessionist moves and external interference, safeguard the common home of the Chinese nation, and jointly promote the great and glorious cause of national reunification and rejuvenation," said Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office.
Taiwan's recovery worth commemoration by all Chinese: spokeswoman
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in the capital of Lesotho.
During the meeting, Wang congratulated Lesotho on the 60th anniversary of its independence this year, and spoke highly of Lesotho government's efforts to prioritize economic development and steer the African country onto a path of sustainable growth. Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024, the two sides have advanced cooperation under the 10 partnership action plans unveiled at the summit, successfully implementing a number of key projects to effectively promote Lesotho's development and revitalization, Wang said.
China stands ready to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and push for greater development of the China-Lesotho strategic partnership, he added.
Calling on the two sides to firmly support each other, Wang said that China will accelerate the implementation of its zero-tariff policy for African countries, including Lesotho, expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, facilitate broader access of Lesotho's specialty products to the Chinese market, and continue to support Lesotho's national development.
China will continue to stand firmly with African countries, uphold justice for the Global South, including Lesotho, oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity, Wang said.
On his part, Matekane said during the meeting that Lesotho cherishes its friendship with China and the strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed gratitude for China's valuable support for the development of African countries, including Lesotho.
Lesotho firmly adheres to the one-China principle and resolutely supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said, noting that his country stands ready to strengthen strategic mutual trust with China, expand people-to-people exchanges, jointly implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and deepen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing and energy.
Matekane stressed that China's zero-tariff policy for African products will inject new impetus into Lesotho's development. He also expressed Lesotho's willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms such as BRICS to jointly address global challenges.
On the same day, Wang also held talks with Lejone Mpotjoana, minister of foreign affairs and international relations of Lesotho.
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
