Overseas Chinese gather to watch V-Day events broadcast live from Beijing

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Overseas Chinese gather to watch V-Day events broadcast live from Beijing

2025-09-04 05:14 Last Updated At：07:17

Overseas Chinese in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Brazil gathered to watch live broadcasts of a grand military parade held in Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in the UAE organized an event in Dubai for members and guests to watch the live television coverage. Zhang Bingyang, the executive director of the chamber, said Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at the event in Beijing had resonated strongly with the audience in Dubai.

"Today's event was quite inspiring, and President Xi Jinping's speech was very uplifting. We deeply felt the coordination, conformity and unity of the military troops -- the navy, army, and air force -- under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Seeing the five-star red flag hoisted high, we overseas Chinese were deeply moved, tears welling up in our eyes. Eighty years ago, during the arduous years of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the CPC mobilized the Chinese military and civilians on a broad scale to resist bravely, playing a pivotal role and becoming the key to the final victory of the war," said Zhang.

In Brazil's Sao Paulo, overseas Chinese nationals also followed the live broadcast closely.

"What I remember most is the solemn flag-raising ceremony and the orderly march of the troops on parade. They make me feel the strength of our country. President Xi's speech left a deep impression on me. I believe we should remember history and do more for the local community," said Qiu Yaowei, first executive vice president of Juventude Chinesa Do Brasil, a Chinese youth organization in Brazil.

Milano-Cortina Paralympics reveal opening, closing themes as Games draw near

The organizing committee of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games has unveiled the titles, creative visions, and first talents of the opening and closing ceremonies, as Thursday marked 50 days before the event officially gets underway.

Scheduled from March 6 to 15 across multiple Italian cities, the Games will bring together 665 athletes from 50 countries and regions to compete for 79 gold medals across six sporting disciplines.

The opening ceremony, titled "Life in Motion," will be staged at the historic Arena di Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, presenting a tribute to change and transformation that seeks to redefine disability through a new harmony between people and the environment.

"I paid close attention to the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which I consider one of the three or four most beautiful in the history of Olympic ceremonies. This time at the ancient Arena di Verona, we will place greater emphasis on showcasing the human element," the ceremonies' artistic director Alfredo Accatino told a Chinese reporter at the event.

The closing ceremony, themed "Italian Souvenir," will be held on March 15 at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, guiding athletes, volunteers, and fans through a journey that captures the emotions and memories of the Games after days of competition and achievement.

Craig Spence, the International Paralympic Committee's Chief Brand and Communications Officer, believes that Italy will deliver "the best Paralympic Games" following the benchmark set by the Beijing Winter Paralympics in 2022.

"I think what China did in Beijing has really set the benchmark for all future teams competing in the Paralympic Winter Games in terms of performance. That's why I think Milano-Cortina will be the best Paralympic Games we've ever seen for sports," he said.