Xi attends V-Day commemorative gala in Beijing

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Xi attends V-Day commemorative gala in Beijing

2025-09-03 21:08 Last Updated At：23:57

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday attended a grand evening gala commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, joined military veterans and individuals who contributed to the war of resistance, representatives who have received honors and awards, and other guests to watch the evening gala.

The evening gala, structured in five parts, centers on key historical junctures and moments that saw China as the main battlefield in the East during the World Anti-Fascist War.

It highlights the pivotal role of the CPC in the Chinese nation's resistance against Japanese aggression, pays tribute to revolutionary martyrs who fought bloody battles in the war, and demonstrates China's position of firmly safeguarding world peace and security.

Also watching the evening gala were senior leaders including Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng.

The evening gala came after a grand gathering held at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing earlier in the day.

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.