Once, mountains and rivers were shattered by flames of war; heroes shed their blood to nourish the land of China. For fourteen years, they fought until emaciated; tens of millions of martyrs laid down their lives for the nation's salvation. Eventually, the smoke of war faded away. Eighty springs and autumns have passed, yet the original aspiration remains etched in our hearts. Let us not allow the annals of history to be covered in dust; instead, let us safeguard the nation with our mountains and rivers. Our aspiration for peace shall never cease.
**History: Cherish the Memory of Hardships and Sacrifices**
Looking back at the 14-year arduous War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Chinese people forged a great wall against foreign aggression with their flesh and blood. The staggering toll of over 35 million compatriots killed or injured is an indelible memory of the nation. From the Victory at Pingxingguan that shattered the myth of "the invincibility of the Japanese army" to the Hundred Regiments Offensive that boosted the morale of the whole nation, countless martyrs used their lives to embody the national integrity of "better to die standing than to live kneeling". This victory was not only the first complete triumph of China's resistance against foreign invasion in modern history, but also made an indelible contribution to the cause of global justice, demonstrating the power of human solidarity in the fight against aggression.
**Spirit: Inherit the Core of the War of Resistance Spirit**
Eighty years later, commemorating this victory is not about perpetuating hatred, but about passing on the patriotic sentiment of "everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the nation", the national integrity of "sacrificing one's life for righteousness and unyielding perseverance", and the heroic spirit of "braving hardships and fighting to the last". We strive to make the War of Resistance spirit a driving force that inspires contemporary people to overcome difficulties and forge ahead. From the medals on the chests of veterans to the cultural relics in museums, from the narratives in history textbooks to the recreations in film and television works, every form of commemoration is a vivid interpretation of "staying true to the original aspiration and keeping the mission firmly in mind", reminding future generations that the spiritual backbone of the nation shall never bend.
**Reality and Future: Uphold Peace and Shoulder Responsibilities**
Standing at a new historical juncture, commemorating the victory also requires us to be vigilant against historical nihilism, firmly uphold historical truth, learn from history, and forge ahead. We must cherish the hard-won peace of the present, and at the same time, shoulder the responsibilities of a major country to promote world peace and development, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and let the eternal truths that "justice prevails, peace prevails, and the people prevail" light the way forward for humanity. Eighty years have passed. From "standing up" to "growing stronger", China has comforted the martyrs with its development achievements: today's China has the ability to safeguard peace, and even greater confidence to lead its people in writing a new chapter of glory on the path of national rejuvenation, allowing the War of Resistance spirit to shine more brightly in the new era.
