V-Day parade to feature symbolic elements marking 80th anniversary of victory over Japanese aggression, fascism

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V-Day parade to feature symbolic elements marking 80th anniversary of victory over Japanese aggression, fascism

2025-08-20 12:05 Last Updated At：16:07

China's V-Day military parade will incorporate a host of symbolic elements to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, said a senior military officer on Wednesday.

At a press conference on the parade preparations, Wu Zeke, deputy director of the Leading Group Office of Military Parade and deputy director general of the Operation Bureau of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission said the parade will present symbolic elements featuring key moments in the war, and revealed classic musics to be played.

"We added new elements in the design of the parade. We've incorporated features of the war of resistance such as the victory in 1945, the 80th anniversary, and the 14-year struggle into the scale of the parade, the number of participating troops and equipment, and the formations, enriching the overall meaning and emphasizing the commemorative nature of the event," Wu said.

"To enhance the commemorative atmosphere, the songs of war of resistance will be played as opener of the commemorative ceremony. The joint military band and chorus will perform live classic pieces reflecting the war of resistance, such as 'On the Songhua River', 'On the Taihang Mountains', and 'Defend the Yellow River'," he said.

"In terms of presenting the historical significance, various forms will be used to highlight the unshakable truth that 'justice, peace and people will eventually prevail,' to further demonstrate that the People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War are great victories of justice over evil, light over darkness, and progress over reactionary forces," he concluded.

US economic activity shows moderate growth amid inflation pressure: Fed Beige Book

U.S. economic activity rose slightly in most districts, with three regions reporting no changes and one region experiencing a moderate decline, the U.S. Federal Reserve said in its Beige Book released on Thursday.

This indicates an improvement compared to the last three reporting periods, during which most regions reported little change in economic activity, according to the Beige Book.

It shows that the outlook for future activity is mildly optimistic, with most expecting slight to modest growth in the coming months.

Most banks reported that the consumer spending went up slightly over the holiday season, buoyed by strong spending from higher-income consumers. Employment was mostly unchanged in the most recent period, with eight of the twelve districts reporting no changes in hiring. Prices grew at a moderate rate across a large majority of districts, with only two districts reporting slight price growth, the survey said.

Cost pressures resulting from tariffs were a consistent theme across all districts, it said.

The Beige Book, officially known as the Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District, is a survey on economic conditions based on information collected from its 12 regional reserve banks. It is published eight times per year.