To treat history correctly is the cornerstone of defending the post-war international order, and China and the EU need to promote a correct historical perspective on World War II, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday. She made the remarks in response to the recent statement by Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Recently, in a written answer given by Kallas to MEPs of the European Parliament, she said that on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Asia, the EU paid tribute also to the courage of the people of China, who endured immense suffering in defending their homeland and contributing to the end of the war.
"China noted the statement made by High Representative Kaja Kallas. Eighty years ago, as the main theater of World War II in the East, China has made enormous sacrifice for and great, indelible contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. It's a fact that has gone down in history and is widely recognized by the international community. To uphold the post-WWII international order, one must view history correctly. China and the EU need to promote a correct historical perspective on World War II, resolutely safeguard the fruits of the victory in the War and the international order with the UN at its core, and jointly make greater contributions to world peace and development," Mao said.
China, EU need to promote correct historical perspective on World War II: spokeswoman
