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US residents reflect on WWII cooperation with China amid V-Day commemorations

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US residents reflect on WWII cooperation with China amid V-Day commemorations

2025-09-05 17:56 Last Updated At:18:47

As China celebrated V-Day with a grand military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of its triumph in World War II, U.S. residents reflected on the wartime alliance between the two countries and voiced hopes for renewed cooperation in today’s divided world.

The commemorations, part of a nationwide tribute to China’s victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, culminated in Wednesday’s high-profile gathering in Beijing's Tian’anmen Square.

In interviews with China Central Television (CCTV), U.S. residents shared their understanding of the Chinese People's War of Resistance, highlighting the historic cooperation between China and the U.S. and expressing hopes for closer ties in the future.

"I remember General Stilwell helped with China at one point. But that was a long time ago, so whatever I could say, I think it (cooperation between China and U.S.) should work again," said Bill, a local resident.

"What they (the Chinese people) went through, you know, in the 1930s was horrible and the United States saw that and saw the Japanese alliance with Germany and with Italy, and with other fascist or imperial nations as a really negative thing. I think diplomacy is a wonderful thing. And when nations can get together on a common ground and agree on diplomacy and on things for the betterment of the world and for the world's people, I think that's a really admirable thing. I get nervous about allegiances that split the world apart and don't bring the world together," said Nick, another local resident.

China was the first country to rise against fascist aggression with the longest-lasting resistance that began in 1931. The country tied down and struck over half of Japan's overseas forces, at the cost of 35 million military and civilian casualties -- accounting for around one-third of all WWII casualties worldwide.

Japan officially surrendered on Sept. 2, 1945, by signing the Instrument of Surrender. China designated Sept. 3 as Victory Day.

US residents reflect on WWII cooperation with China amid V-Day commemorations

US residents reflect on WWII cooperation with China amid V-Day commemorations

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with visiting Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shibani of the Syrian interim government in Beijing on Monday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, noted that China pursues a foreign policy of friendship towards all Syrian people, and respects the choices made by the Syrian people independently.

He said that the two sides should respect each other's core interests, uphold non-interference in each other's internal affairs, carry forward the traditional friendship, calibrate the course of China-Syria relations, and bring the bilateral relations back to the right track.

China stands ready to work with the international community to make contributions to Syria's security and stability, Wang said.

Al-Shibani noted that Syria is firmly committed to the one-China principle and stands ready to further strengthen multilateral communication and cooperation with China.

Following the talks, the two sides released a foreign ministers' joint statement.

China, Syria pledge closer cooperation, mutual respect

China, Syria pledge closer cooperation, mutual respect

China, Syria pledge closer cooperation, mutual respect

China, Syria pledge closer cooperation, mutual respect

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