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1 VOL. XXVII No. 9 September 2015 Rs. 20.00 Face Story: Commemoration of 70th Anniversary of Anti-fascist War Victory
2 Chinese Ambassador to India Le Yucheng gave a speech in Gujarat-Guangdong Economic and Trade Cooperation and Exchange Forum Chinese Ambassador to India Le Yucheng gave a speech Chinese Ambassador to India Le Yucheng visited in Jawaharlal Nehru University industrial park in Gujarat Chinese Ambassador to India Le Yucheng met with China Embassy and Huawei holds a table tennis members of India's senior diplomats delegation to China competition
Commemoration of 70th anniversary of war victory
CONTENTS
1. Chinese President’s Speech at Commemoration of 70th Anniversary of 6
Anti-fascist War Victory
2. Backgrounder: Military Parades to Mark Victory of World Anti-fascist War 12
3. Int’l Community Echoes Xi’s Speech at V-Day Commemoration 16
4. Overseas Experts, Scholars Applaud China’s Plan to Cut Troops 18
5. China Voice: Troop Cuts Signal Path of Peaceful Development 19
6. Commentary: Western Media Make Biased Reports on China’s Troop Cuts 20
7. The Message of China’s V-Day Parade 20
8. U.N. Chief, Experts Laud China’s Role in WWII 22
China-India Relations
1. Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Le Yucheng At Vivekananda 24
International Foundation: The Call of History
2. Ambassador Le Yucheng’s Letter to an Mumbai Little Girl 26
External Affairs
1. Li Keqiang’s speech at Summer Davos Opening Ceremony 28
2. China’s Economy Has Ups and Downs, But the Trend Remains Positive 34
3. RMB Exchange Rate Can Keep Basic Stability at Reasonable and 35
Balanced Level
4. State Councilor Yang Jiechi’s Joint Interview with CCTV News and 36
China Daily
5. Wang Yi Holds Talks with Foreign Minister Laurent 41
Created In China
1. C919 Twin-engine Jet Airliners 43
2. China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) 47
3. Hareon solar 50
China Sports
1. Nation Sees Breakthrough Performances at Athletics 53
2. Lang Ping Guides China to Fourth World Cup Title 56
Tibet Today
1. Tibet’s Achievements in Five Decades 60
2. Timeline of Tibet Autonomous Region 61
3. 50 Years of Connecting Tibet 61
4. Tibet’s 15-year Natural Forest Protection Project Keeps Sky Blue, 62
Water Clear
5. Book Review 66
6. Flights BETWEEN CHINA AND INDIA 67
7. CCTV 69
8. CRI 70
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Commemoration of 70th anniversary of war victory
Commemoration of 70th Anniversary of War Victory
Chinese president’s speech at
commemoration of 70th anniversary of
anti-fascist war victory
C
hinese President Xi War of Resistance Against Japanese
Jinping delivers a Aggression and the World Anti- Today is a day that will forever
speech during the Fascist War. be etched in the memory of people
commemoration activities to all over the world. Seventy years
mark the 70th anniversary of the All my countrymen and women, ago today, the Chinese people,
victory of the Chinese People’s having fought tenaciously for 14
War of Resistance Against Japanese Your Excellencies heads of state years, won the great victory of their
Aggression and the World Anti- and government and representatives War of Resistance Against Japanese
Fascist War, in Beijing, capital of of the United Nations and other Aggression, marking the full victory
China, Sept. 3, 2015. (Xinhua/Lan international organizations, of the World Anti-Fascist War. On
Hongguang) that day, the world was once again
Distinguished guests, blessed by the sunshine of peace.
BEIJING, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) All officers and soldiers
-- Following is the full text of the participating in the parade, On this occasion, on behalf
speech given by Chinese President of the Central Committee of
Xi Jinping at the Commemoration Ladies and gentlemen, the Communist Party of China,
of the 70th anniversary of the the Standing Committee of the
victory of the Chinese People’s Comrades and friends, National People’s Congress,
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Commemoration of 70th anniversary of war victory
the State Council, the National first complete victory won by China War of Resistance.
Committee of the Chinese People’s in its resistance against foreign
Political Consultative Conference, aggression in modern times. This Ladies and gentlemen,
and the Central Military great triumph crushed the plot of
Commission, I pay high tribute to the Japanese militarists to colonize Comrades and friends,
all the veterans, comrades, patriots and enslave China and put an end
and officers in China who took part to China’s national humiliation The experience of war makes
in the War of Resistance and all the of suffering successive defeats at people value peace all the more.
Chinese at home and abroad who the hands of foreign aggressors in The aim of our commemoration
contributed significantly to the modern times. This great triumph of the 70th anniversary of the
victory of the War. I extend heartfelt re-established China as a major victory of the Chinese People’s
gratitude to foreign governments country in the world and won War of Resistance Against Japanese
and friends who supported and the Chinese people respect of all Aggression and the World Anti-
assisted the Chinese people in peace-loving people around the Fascist War is to bear history in
resisting aggression. I also warmly world. This great triumph opened mind, honor all those who laid
welcome all the foreign guests and up bright prospects for the great down their lives, cherish peace and
representatives of the armed forces renewal of the Chinese nation and open up the future.
of foreign countries present today. set our ancient country on a new
journey after gaining rebirth. Ravaging through Asia, Europe,
Ladies and gentlemen, Africa and Oceania, that war
During the war, with huge inflicted over 100 million military
Comrades and friends, national sacrifice, the Chinese and civilian casualties. China
people held ground in the main suffered over 35 million casualties
The Chinese People’s War theater in the East of the World and the Soviet Union lost more
of Resistance Against Japanese Anti-Fascist War, thus making than 27 million lives. The best way
Aggression and the World Anti- major contribution to its victory. to honor the heroes who gave their
Fascist War were a decisive battle In their war against Japanese lives to uphold freedom, justice
between justice and evil, between aggression, the Chinese people and peace and mourn the loss of
light and darkness, and between received extensive support from innocent lives brutally taken during
progress and reaction. In that the international community. the war is to make sure that this
devastating war, the Chinese The Chinese people will always historical tragedy will never repeat
People’s War of Resistance Against remember what the people of other itself.
Japanese Aggression started the countries did for the victory of their
earliest and lasted the
longest. In defiance of
aggression, the unyielding
Chinese people fought
gallantly and finally
won total victory
against the Japanese
militarist aggressors,
thus preserving China’s
5,000-year-old civilization
and upholding the cause
of peace of mankind. This
remarkable feat made by
the Chinese nation was
rare in the history of war.
The victory of the
Chinese People’s War
of Resistance Against
Japanese Aggression is the
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Commemoration of 70th anniversary of war victory
War is like a mirror. Looking suffering, while mutual respect, peace. No matter how much
at it helps us better appreciate the equality, peaceful development stronger it may become, China
value of peace. Today, peace and and common prosperity represent will never seek hegemony or
development have become the the right path to take. All expansion. It will never inflict its
prevailing trend, but the world is countries should jointly uphold past suffering on any other nation.
far from tranquil. War is the sword the international order and system The Chinese people are resolved
of Damocles that still hangs over underpinned by the purposes and to pursue friendly relations with
mankind. We must learn the lessons principles of the UN Charter, build all other countries, uphold the
of history and dedicate ourselves to a new type of international relations outcomes of the Chinese People’s
peace. featuring win-win cooperation and War of Resistance Against Japanese
advance the noble cause of global Aggression and the World Anti-
In the interest of peace, we peace and development. Fascist War, and make greater
need to foster a keen sense of a contribution to mankind.
global community of shared future. In the interest of peace, China
Prejudice, discrimination, hatred will remain committed to peaceful The People’s Liberation Army
and war can only cause disaster and development. We Chinese love of China is the people’s army. All
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its officers, men and women must goes, “After making a good start, Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory,
bear in mind their responsibility of we should ensure that the cause the important thought of Three
serving the people whole-heartedly, achieves fruition.” The great renewal Represents and the Scientific
faithfully fulfill the sacred duty of of the Chinese nation requires the Outlook on Development as our
protecting the nation’s security and dedicated efforts of one generation guide to action. We should follow
people’s well-being, and carry out after another. Having created a the path of socialism with Chinese
the noble mission of upholding splendid civilization of over 5,000 characteristics, pursue the four-
world peace. Here, I announce that years, the Chinese nation will pronged comprehensive strategy,
China will cut the number of its certainly usher in an even brighter promote patriotism and the great
troops by 300,000. future. spirit of resisting aggression and
forge ahead as one to reach our goals.
Ladies and gentlemen, Going forward, under the
leadership of the Communist Party Let us bear in mind the great
Comrades and friends, of China, we, people of all ethnicities truth of history: Justice will prevail!
across the country, should take Peace will prevail! The people will
As an ancient Chinese saying Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong prevail!
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Backgrounder: Military parades to
mark victory of world anti-fascist war
B
EIJING, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) of China has held 14 military parade was staged at Red Square
-- A military parade helds parades at Tian’anmen Square since in Moscow. At the end of the
in Beijing on Thursday to its founding on Oct. 1, 1949, all of parade, about 200 veterans walked
commemorate the 70th anniversary them on National Day. past holding Nazi military flags
of victory in the Chinese People’s upside-down and cast the banners
War of Resistance Against Japanese In other nations, dozens of into heaps at the foot of Lenin’s
Aggression and the end of World military parades have been held to mausoleum. It has become one of
War II. mark the end of WWII. the best-known moments of the
Red Square parades.
It is the first military parade in Xinhua takes you back to review
China to mark an anniversary of the major parades around the After WWII ended, the Soviet
the war and the first with foreign world. Union announced May 9 a public
military participation. holiday to mark the end of the
1945: MOSCOW Great Patriotic War. Since 1996,
Previously, the People’s Republic On June 24, 1945 a military Russia has staged military parades
12 News From China September 2015Commemoration of 70th anniversary of war victory
every year on May 9 at Red Square. The event is regarded as one of the and a parade, to mark the 70th
biggest naval parades in the history anniversary of the Allied landings
1945: BERLIN of the United States. in Normandy, also known as the
On Sept. 7, 1945, the Soviet D-Day landings.
Union, the United States, Great A victory parade was also held
Britain and France held a joint on Jan. 12, 1946 in New York City, World leaders taking part in the
military parade in Berlin, the capital with the participation of 13,000 ceremony included U.S. President
of the defeated Nazi Germany. officers and troops. Barack Obama, Russian President
Vladimir, Britian’s Queen Elizabeth,
A total of 5,000 Allied troops Events are held every year On French President Francois Hollande
took part in the event, with more Dec. 7 in Hawaii to remember and Danish Queen Margrethe II.
than 2,000 from the Soviet Union. the victims of the attack on Pearl
Harbor. On Aug. 15, 2014, another
1945: NAVAL PARADE ON military parade was observed in the
2014: D-DAY South of France to mark the 70th
THE HUDSON anniversary of the Allied landings
On Oct. 27, 1945, the United COMMEMORATION IN FRANCE
On June 6, 2014, France held in Provence, a lesser-known but
States staged a naval parade on the
events, including a performance equally important campaign during
Hudson River in New York City.
WWII.
News From China September 2015 13Commemoration of 70th anniversary of war victory 2015: VICTORY DAY PARADE AT RED SQUARE On May 9, 2015, Russia celebrated the 70th anniversary of the victory of the world anti-fascist war with a large-scale military parade at Red Square in Moscow. The parade was the largest one since the fall of the former Soviet Union in 1991 and was attended by about 20 leaders of nations and international organizations with the participation of military units from 10 countries. 14 News From China September 2015
Commemoration of 70th anniversary of war victory
China sent its guard of honor
of the three services of the People’s
Liberation Army to take part in the
parade.
News From China September 2015 15International community echoes Xi’s
speech at V-Day commemoration
C
hinese President Xi together with the people worldwide. Japanese militarists during their
Jinping delivers a aggression against China in the first
speech during the The international public half of last century.
commemoration activities to opinion also pointed out that Xi’s
mark the 70th anniversary of the announcements in the speech that Bhaskar said that Xi’s speech
victory of the Chinese People’s “China will never seek hegemony or and the parade are a vehicle for
War of Resistance Against Japanese expansion” and “China will cut the China to demonstrate its military
Aggression and the World Anti- number of its troops by 300,000” might and channel Chinese resolve
Fascist War, in Beijing, capital of further demonstrate that China is to defend peace.
China, Sept. 3, 2015. (Xinhua/Lan an important force in maintaining
Hongguang) world peace and development. He pointed out that the parade
also showed that China was not
BEIJING, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Ex-Mexican President Luis only a victorious party of the
international community positively Echeverria said that Xi’s speech WWII, but also a modern military
echoed a speech given by Chinese fully conveys the Chinese people’s power on a global scale and a player
President Xi Jinping Thursday at love for world peace and their desire in global geo-politics.
the commemoration of the 70th for maintaining world stability and
anniversary of the victory of the prosperity. “A total of 17 nations participated
Chinese People’s War of Resistance in this hugely symbolic parade that
Against Japanese Aggression and Indian strategic analyst and showcased many military platforms
the World Anti-Fascist War. former Navy Commodore C. and high-tech weaponry that are of
Uday Bhaskar said Xi’s speech on Chinese origin,” he said.
It was widely agreed that the Thursday during the spectacular
event shows the Chinese people’s parade in Beijing has sent an Describing the parade as
determination to remember unambiguous message that China spectacular and unforgettable,
the history and safeguard peace will not forget the brutalities by Bhaskar said Xi’s speech is multi-
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layered and aimed at many Daystar University in Kenya, said to defend peace, but also offers
audiences including those at that China suffered immensely in a concrete measure to maintain
Tian’anmen Square and beyond. the WWII and lost many citizens regional and world peace.
and its development was set back.
Ramesh Chopra, a strategic The commemoration activities
analyst and former Indian Army Obonyo noted that it was China are very important because they
Lieutenant general, said Xi’s that engaged the Japanese first, will help people review the past,
announcement to reduce Chinese adding China refused to surrender remember the lesson of the war,
armed forces personnel by 300,000 and it was truly remarkable that and safeguard peace, said Bo.
is a major driving action for the China fought with such limited
modernization of the Chinese equipment and still held the Qian Feng, vice president
military, which is also good for Japanese back. of Thailand’s newspaper Asian
peace and stability of the region Daily, said that Xi reiterated in his
and the world. Metin Gurcan, a Turkish speech that China will never seek
security analyst and scholar on hegemony or expansion, and this
Ochieng Adala, acting executive changing character of warfare in reflects a traditional view in the
director at the Africa Peace Forum Bilkent University in Ankara, said Chinese culture and its firm resolve
(APFO) based in Kenya, said that that, with this military parade, and confidence that China will take
China was the victim of aggression, China gave a message that it did not the path of peaceful development.
therefore China had good reasons forget the past.
to celebrate the WWII victory. Falk Hoehn, president of the
Deniz Ulke Aribogan, member University of Applied Sciences
Peter Kagwanja, political of the Faculty of Political Sciences Stralsund,Germany, who was
scientist and CEO of Africa Policy of the Istanbul University, said invited to witness the military
Institute in Kenya, said that the that China’s WWII victory was not parade on Thursday in Beijing, told
parade is a fitting commemoration only an achievement over Japanese Xinhua that he was impressed by
of China’s victory against Fascist aggression, but also a victory of the the message of peace sent by Xi,
aggression during the WWII. whole world against fascism. especially his remarks “China will
never seek hegemony or expansion.
The war-time killings in China Bo Zhiyue, director of New It will never inflict its past suffering
exposed the brutality of Japanese Zealand Contemporary China on any other nation.”
fascism and global fascism at large, Research Center of Victoria
said Kagwanja. University of Wellington, New “That is why I think the clear
Zealand, said that the decision statement made by Xi that China
Levi Obonyo, director of the to reduce the troops not only poses no threat is very important,”
communication department of manifests China’s determination Hoehn said.
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Overseas experts, scholars applaud
China’s plan to cut troops
T
he international
community has praised
China’s decision to cut
its army by 300,000 troops, as
announced by President Xi Jinping
at Thursday’s military parade in
Beijing.
Many overseas scholars and
experts believe that such a decision
sends a message about China’s
commitment to promoting world
peace, and working side-by-side
with other countries to seek common
development and prosperity.
China’s commitment to peaceful is trying to send a message that even
“The implicit message of
development. though it has risen as a superpower
President Xi Jinping’s speech is
in the world, it is still committed to
that a strong China intends to be a
“The cut in troops clearly shows peace. This move is good especially
peaceful power and can afford to do
China’s wish to uphold peace and for the Asian region,” he said.
so without jeopardizing the security
sends a key message to the world that
of the Chinese people,” said Ted
China’s military strength will pose The professor said the move also
Galen Carpenter, a senior fellow for
no threat to the rest of the world,” shows that China has modernized
defense and foreign policy studies
Lawmaker Sok Eysan, a spokesman its military and was not interested in
at the Cato Institute in the United
for the ruling Cambodian People’s having many troops.
States.
Party, told Xinhua.
“It further shows that China has
“His speech occurred against
Oh Ei Sun, a senior fellow with S. modernized its military; it has better
the backdrop of a military parade
Rajaratnam School of International equipment and it is trying to say that
that displayed a modern, extremely
Studies of Singapore Nanyang it is not the number that matters, but
capable defense force,” Carpenter
Technological University, said that the quality of the military equipment.
said.
Xi’s announcement to cut troops It is about quality and not quantity of
proves the Asian giant’s sincerity the military prowess,” he said.
“Most notably, he stressed that
over peace.
China, despite its growing strength,
Marisela Connelly, expert in
will never seek hegemony. And... he
Professor Francis Chigunta, a Chinese affairs at the College of
announced that China would cut
senior lecturer in the Department Mexico’s Center for Asian and
the number of its troops by 300,000
of Development Studies at the African Studies, expressed her belief
-- a 13-percent reduction. Both the
University of Zambia (UNZA), said that Xi was sending a message to the
United States and China’s regional
China’s decision to cut the number world.
neighbors should welcome the
of its troops was a welcome decision
tone and substance of the speech,”
and urged other world powers to “China is saying that it has all
Carpenter said.
emulate the move. this weaponry but that it will cut its
armed forces by 300,000 troops to
Phay Siphan, a spokesman for the
“It is a sign that China is trying show its commitment to the peaceful
Cambodian Council of Ministers,
to reduce tension in the world, resolution of international conflicts,”
said Xi’s pledge to reduce China’s
especially with its neighbors. China she said.
army by 300,000 troops reflected
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China Voice: Troop cuts signal path of
peaceful development
T
he announcement by “China Threat” theory which is necessary for China.
President Xi Jinping to being hyped up by some western
cut China’s troops by media outlets. Compared to Japan, which has
300,000 ahead of an epic V-Day 250,000 troops for a population of
parade on Thursday proves the The reductions also show less than 130 million, the 2 million
nation’s resolve to sticking to the the Chinese government is not troops remaining is not that large
path of peaceful development. chanting empty slogans while for China, whose population is ten
saying Thursday’s commemoration times that of Japan.
The timing of the activities are aimed partly at
announcement, which surprised cherishing peace and opening up Although China will maintain
many, demonstrates China’s the future. a moderate budget for national
sincerity as the much-anticipated defense, the money will be
parade was the nation’s first one True, even after the reduction, mostly used to meet various
to mark the 70th anniversary of China’s military forces will still needs including expenditure on
the victory of Chinese People’s be the world’s largest, but the new armaments, information
War of Resistance against Japanese size, which is kept for defensive technology and salaries.
Aggression and the World Anti- purposes, meets the practical
Fascist War. needs of the nation, which has a An official budget report
population of 1.3 billion. revealed in March that China’s
The reduction is a consistent military expenditure in 2014
move for China, which has been Aside from safeguarding accounted for less than 1.5 percent
an active force in arms control and national unity and territorial of GDP, well below the world’s
disarmament in the global arena. integrity, China needs a military to average of 2.6 percent.
undertake non-military tasks such
The cuts, which are scheduled as disaster relief, peacekeeping and In a nutshell, actions speak
to be completed by the end of international rescue. louder than words when it comes
2017, will be China’s 11th military to which nation is really moving on
reduction since the founding of Official statistics reveal that a peaceful track.
New China on October 1, 1949, since a devastating earthquake in
and the fourth one since the 1980s. 2008, China’s armed forces have
deployed more than 2.5 million
In 1985, China downsized its military staff in non-military
army by more than 1 million, the missions.
largest cuts ever. After the recent
move, China’s troop levels will On a global stage, about 30,000
stand at 2 million, compared with Chinese soldiers have so far served
6.27 million in October 1949. in UN’s peacekeeping missions,
the most among all five permanent
Very few countries have made members of the UN Security
so many reductions on such large Council.
scales.
Additionally, China also needs
The scheduled cuts have proven its military to cope with the threat
arguments that China meant to of terrorism, separatism and
showcase its military muscle with extremism.
the massive parade groundless.
Such voices are out of ill intent Therefore, keeping an
because they underline a so-called appropriate level of armed forces is
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Troop numbers of major countries in
proportion to their populations
C
hinese President Xi People’s Liberation Army accounts million troops, accounting for
Jinping announced for 0.17 percent of China’s total 0.44 percent of its total population,
Thursday that the population of 1.37 billion, with 0.27 percentage points higher than
country will cut the number of an average of about one soldier in China. Proportionally, one in every
its troops by 300,000, sending a every 588 people. 227 U.S. citizens is in military
message of peace. Following is a service.
comparison of the troop numbers With 771,000 troops, Russia’s
of major countries in proportion to military personnel take up 0.53 Germany and Britain have
their populations. percent of its population, which about 180,000 and 136,000 troops
means one in every 189 people is in respectively, representing 0.22
After a cut of 200,000 troops military uniform. percent and 0.21 percent of their
between 2003 and 2005, China’s respective total populations.
military is 2.3-million-strong. The The United States has 1.43
The message of China’s V-Day parade
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hina, which won the war Square and nearly 200 aircraft to fly China has never before held
in the major oriental overhead in formations, has stirred such an event since the end of
theater of the WWII, up wild speculations, from a rising the WWII in 1945, while similar
will stage Thursday an eye-catching power wanting to flex its muscles commemorative events were
military parade in the heart of its to fortify its sphere of influence seen across Europe, which bore
capital and in the presence of 30 to Beijing fanning a smoldering the impact of invasions by Nazi
heads of state and government antipathy toward Japan. Germany during the war.
leaders to mark the anniversary.
The speculations are half-baked China intended the grandness
The scale of the grand ceremony, and a slip back into the Cold War for the anniversary marking the
with a total of 12,000 troops and mentality, taken into considerations end of the most widespread and
500 pieces of military equipment of when and how China has chosen deadliest war in history that lasted
to march through the Tian’anmen to stage the parade. for almost a decade and caused
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hundreds of millions of casualties, those attempting to distort and and question it in an open and
including 35 million Chinese. manipulate the WWII history to critical manner. And it is important
serve their short-term political to stand ready for reconciliation
“The parade is the 70th interests. and forgiveness,” he said.
anniversary of the victory of allied
forces against Japanese aggression, It is important that people Beijing has intended to make the
which was one of the most terrible keep memories of the terrible celebrations an international event,
and oppressive invasions and wars consequences of the war alive instead of a ceremony marking its
in human history,” said Robert and see it as a moral and political own victories and sufferings, by
Kuhn, chairman of the Kuhn commitment to work for peace inviting 1,000 foreign troops from
Foundation dedicated to promoting and security worldwide, former 17 countries to participate in its
China-U.S. relations. German chancellor Gerhard first non-National Day military
Schroeder has said in a written parade.
The WWII in all aspects was interview with Xinhua.
very vicious, since it ended with The presence of troops and
nuclear weapons. It’s important for Speaking of Germany’s efforts leaders from various countries
the world to reflect on that and to to atone for its wartime crimes, and organizations including
make sure it doesn’t happen again Schroeder, among foreign UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-
in any form, he told Xinhua in an statesmen invited to witness the moon, in a festive atmosphere,
exclusive interview with Xinhua military parade, noted that it had highlighted the spirits of solidarity
before the parade. taken decades for the German and cooperation, as well as a
people to be able to cope with its common aspiration for peace and
While reflecting upon history, past. development.
honoring sacrifice and paying
tribute to heroism, the grand “I think it is important for every In the spirit of cooperation,
ceremony should sound alarm for country to shed light on its history the Allied nations defeated the
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Axis nations, putting and end to greater recognition, said Kazakh the progress it has made, and its
the WWII. Such a spirit is more President Nursultan Nazarbayev strategy of peaceful development.
desirable than ever in today’s in an interview with Xinhua before In a world of uncertainties, China’s
world, where people are battling departing for China to attend the vision of building a multi-polar
such global misfortunes as regional parade. China made unmeasurable peaceful world is very important,”
conflicts, terrorism, economic contributions to the Allied victory former French Prime Minister
hardships, as well as environmental in the WWII, he added. Jean-Pierre Raffarin said.
and ecological problems.
China’s military parade However, the absence of some
Besides, the parade and other symbolizes a sense of pride and is countries in Beijing, including
ceremonies also brought to light the a celebration for heroism and the the United States and a few
Chinese people’s contributions to older generation’s remarkable feats, Western countries, inspired such
the victory in the WWII, which has Nazarbayev said. observation that two camps, one
been significantly underestimated led by the United States and the
until recently. In a move to show confidence in other led by Russia and China, has
national strength and sincerity to appeared on the political landscape.
The Chinese people deserve safeguard world peace and stability,
credit for having faced the threat China showcased its military The remarks have gone too far
alone in the early years of the war sophistication by rolling out 27 and contradicted the very essence
following the beginning of overt armament formations. Most of the of China’s V-Day parade. Not to
Japanese aggression in 1931, said weaponry and equipment has never mention that in Europe, the style
Nikolay Samoylov, an East Asia been shown to the public before. with which Germany reconciled
expert at St. Petersburg State with its victims should set an
University. “It’s an opportunity to manifest example for the reconciliation
a country’s force but also to show between Japan and its Asian
Chinese people’s role in that it’s not bellicose. In this neighbors.
defeating Fascism deserves parade, China will demonstrate
U.N. chief, experts laud China’s
role in WWII
UN Secretary-General Ban BEIJING, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) in 1931 and had conducted a full-
Ki-moon speaks during an interview -- U.N. Secretary-General Ban scale invasion since 1937. By the
with Chinese media at the UN Ki-moon and experts from around end of World War II, more than
headquarters in New York, the the world have highly commented 35 million Chinese were killed
United States, Aug. 28, 2015. UN on China’s contribution to and or wounded during the Japanese
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon sacrifice in World War II (WWII), aggression.
said Friday that the international shortly before China’s Sept. 3 parade
community recognizes China’s to mark the 70th anniversary of its The U.N. secretary-general will
contribution and sacrifice in the victory in the Anti-Japanese War. join 30 heads of state, including
Second World War, and it is very Russian President Vladimir Putin
important now for the world to “China’s contribution and and Republic of Korea President
learn from the past lessons and look sacrifice during the Second World Park Geun-hie, in attending the
forward in order to build a better War is very much recognized, upcoming celebrations of the
world. Ban made the remarks on the (China is) appreciated for all such victory in the Anti-Japanese War.
eve of his scheduled trip to China sufferings, and sympathized by the
next week, his ninth China tour as world’s people,” Ban told reporters at China, which won the war in the
the UN chief over the past nine years, the U.N. headquarters. major oriental theatre of WWII,
to attend China’s V-Day celebrations will stage a grand military parade
on Sept. 3. (Xinhua/Li Muzi) Japan invaded northeast China in the heart of Beijing to mark the
22 News From China September 2015Commemoration of 70th anniversary of war victory
anniversary on Sept. 3. Japanese aggression. China made unmeasurable
contributions to the Allied victory
Asked about his response to the Ukrainian historian Oleksiy in WWII, Nazarbayev told Xinhua
reported Japanese concern on his Koval called China’s resistance in an interview before departing for
upcoming China visit, the secretary- against Japanese invasion an China to attend the Sept. 3 parade.
general said it is very important for example of the nation’s struggle for
the world community to learn from freedom. China’s military parade
the past and move forward. symbolizes a sense of pride and is
“China’s resistance to Japanese a celebration for heroism and the
The Chinese people’s contribution aggression can be called one of the older generation’s remarkable feats,
to the victory in World War II has most heroic and tragic pages of he said.
been significantly underestimated World War II,” said the expert, who
until recently, said Nikolay Samoylov, is also a member of the Ukrainian Nazarbayev also expressed
an East Asia expert at St. Petersburg Sinologists Association. concern about some forces’ attempt
State University. to distort the history of WWII,
During the conflict, Chinese saying the deliberate manipulation
The Chinese people deserve people showed exceptional courage of history has become a publicity
credit for having faced the threat and made an enormous national means for some politicians.
single-handedly in the early years of sacrifice, he said.
the war following the beginning of The distortion of history aims
overt Japanese aggression in 1931, Chinese people’s role in to serve for short-term political
Samoylov said on the eve of the 70th defeating Fascism deserves greater interests, including stirring up
anniversary of the end of World War recognition, said Kazakh President social hatred, he said.
II and the liberation of China from Nursultan Nazarbayev.
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China-India Relations
The Call of History
R
emarks by H.E. Le meet so many friends. Thank you War. The smoke and flames of the
Yucheng At the Seminar for co-hosting the event with the War dragged some 80 countries into
on China-India Embassy and generously providing the vortex of conflict. To defeat the
Cooperation During WWII the venue. My special thanks Fascists became the most urgent
and warm welcome also go to task to salvage the human race,
August 18, 2015 friends from Dr. Kotnis Memorial and all peace-loving countries and
Committee, India-China Friendship people from around the world rose
Rector Association and Overseas Chinese to defense.
Sudha Pai, Association in Kolkata. Thank you
for traveling the distance to join us The war in China, which broke
Professor and for your efforts and contribution out the earliest and lasted longest,
Rekha V. Rajan Kamath, over the years in advancing China- was an important part of the World
India relations, especially people- Anti-Fascist War. And China made
Professor to-people exchanges. You are old great sacrifice and huge contribution
Hemant Adlakha, friends of the Chinese people, and I to the victory of the War. Chinese
feel very much at home among you. people of all parties, ethnic groups,
Distinguished guests, beliefs and background joined hands
Seventy years ago, a horrible in the life-and-death struggle for the
Ladies and Gentlemen, catastrophe engulfed the globe. In survival of the nation.
a vicious attempt to divide and rule
Good morning! It gives me great the world, the Fascists launched a But we did not fight alone.
pleasure to come to the renowned brutal war of aggression, which was Selfless support from around the
Jawaharlal Nehru University and later known to be the Second World world poured in. Among all the
24 News From China September 2015China-India Relations
countries and peoples, the Chinese film “the eternal tale of Dr. Kotnis” China openly appealed to the British
people will not forget the strong the other day, I was deeply moved by ally to grant the Indian people their
political support that India rendered the sense of justice and compassion real political rights.
China since the beginning of Japan’s of the young man, who came from
aggression in the 1930s. We will not an affluent family yet chose to give The world will not forget that
forget how Mahatma Gandhi gave up the comfort of life for a just cause India was among the first group of
his moral support as he said “my in a brotherly country. He took root countries to recognize new China
heart goes to the people of China in in China and made the ultimate and to call for the restoration of
deep sympathy and in admiration sacrifice. In return, he is respected China’s lawful seat in the United
for their heroic struggle and endless by a grateful nation and loved by a Nations.
sacrifice in the cause of their grateful people.
country’s freedom and integrity Nor will the world forget
against tremendous odds”, and how History moves forward in an Panchsheel, or Five Principles of
Rabindranath Tagore supported the upward if tortuous journey, and Peaceful Coexistence, a brain child
Chinese people’s liberation cause progress is the course for human of China, India, and other countries
with the power of his pen. It is worth society. In that War, as in previous and our joint contribution to the
recalling that when the war broke struggles, justice ultimately world.
out in Europe in September 1939, prevailed and peace won the day.
Jawaharlal Nehru was in China, The collective victory, though at Now 70 years after the end of
where he not only met the Chinese great cost, marked a major turning the War, the world has seen more
leadership but also experienced point in the history of the world. than its fair share of ups and downs
Japanese bombing raids. Together, we not only defeated and is still far from being peaceful
the Fascists, but also dealt a heavy and tranquil. Traditional and non-
The Chinese people will not blow to hegemony and broke the traditional security threats are
forget that as military allies, foundation of colonialism. Together, intertwined, and solutions to many
Chinese and Indian armies fought we brought about an awakening global challenges still elude us.
shoulder to shoulder against the in the colonial and semi-colonial
Fascists, notably in the theater in countries and ushered in a new wave History can shed light on reality,
Myanmar and the Indian army was of independence movement around and lessons learnt from yesterday
instrumental in inflicting the most the globe. are useful guidance for today.
serious land defeat suffered by Japan That’s why on September 3 this
in the war. The great people of India, year China will join many other
spurred on by the new wave and after countries in commemorating the
We will not forget that India strenuous struggle, finally broke the 70th anniversary of the end of the
provided an important base for shackle of colonialism and joined the World Anti-Fascist War. We hope
support materials to be sent world family of independent nations to draw lessons, pool wisdom and
into China at a time when many in 1947. I’ve been reading the history gain strength from the past, cherish
transport lines were cut off. of independence in India recently peace, and work with India and
Hundreds of thousands of Indian and visited Gandhi Museum. As I all countries to usher in a better
laborers were mobilized to construct revisited this remarkable journey, I tomorrow.
these aerodromes and roads was deeply inspired and touched by
connecting India and China. Thanks the Indian people’s national spirit We must stay ahead of the curve
to this route, much-needed medical and great sacrifice. There was, as of times and work for a new world
equipment and other logistic there is, much empathy between our order that is more equitable and just.
materials were able to reach China two peoples.
and contributed to the final victory. We must build a community
The world will not forget how of common destiny with shared
Nor will the Chinese people India and China sympathized with interests, as all countries are
forget the Indian medical team who and supported each other’s liberation passengers on the same boat in
came to China in the most difficult and independence efforts in a this globalized era, and no one is
days of the struggle to care for the kinship spirit. India’s independence immune to the challenges of the day.
wounded and save lives, among movement was widely reported in
them Dr. Kotnis. As I watched the China and aroused strong support. We must commit ourselves to
News From China September 2015 25China-India Relations
common development, win-win upon us to build on this friendship, developing countries and emerging
cooperation and mutual respect, boost the momentum of better- economies, we share the dream of
reject zero-sum mentality and than-ever relations, and create a new national renewal and development.
oppose hegemony. splendor in the duet of the “dragon” We can exchange ideas, align
and the “elephant”. strategies and enhance connectivity
We must all keep to the path of to make our dream come true. As
peaceful development, encourage Mr. Deng Xiaoping once said, a ancient civilizations, we can and
inclusive exchanges and achieve true Asian century only comes when should leverage our potential and
harmony among different nations, China and India are both developed. contribute our wisdom to world
civilizations and faiths. Mahatma Gandhi once observed peace and development. Together,
that as a friend of China, I long for we can leave a better and more
History has witnessed the the day when a free India and a secure world to our children and our
friendly exchanges between China free China will cooperate together children’s children.
and India, two ancient civilizations in friendship and brotherhood for
living next door to each other, over their own good and for the good Thank you!
the millennium. And history calls of Asia and the world. As major
Ambassador Le Yucheng’s Letter to an
Mumbai little gir
Dear Tanushree: in a time of collaboration and not AND girls can go to school and
I’m very happy to receive your confrontation”. receive good education. And you,
letter and I appreciate your interest Your letter reminds me of my like many other kids, have loving
in China-India friendship. You own childhood. Compare with my and open-minded parents, who
are right in saying that “China and generation, you are lucky to grow encourage you to think freely and
India should keep the past behind up in a much better time. In today’s embrace the world. I’m heartened by
and move ahead”, as “we are living India and China, many more boys the developments as they reflect how
26 News From China September 2015China-India Relations
way of exchanges. All we need to do
is to open up our mind and unlock
our imagination. And the sky is the
limit.
I sincerely invite you and your
parents to attend the National Day
Reception held by the Chinese
embassy in Delhi on September 24.
Attached are three invitations.
I look forward to meeting you
and your parents.
Yours sincerely
Le Yucheng
Chinese
Ambassador to India
far our countries have traveled in the country can meet the challenges
past decades. alone.
You wrote in your letter that We can show more good-will and
“there is still a lot to be done” to build build trust, as that’s the foundation
closer friendly relations between our of the edifice of our relations, and
two countries. To tell you the truth, on that basis, narrow differences
a question on my mind ever since and expand commonalities so as to
reading your letter is: WHAT can we remove stumbling blocks and add
do to achieve that? building blocks to make the edifice
When I was your age, that was stronger.
in 1974, a lot of things happened in We can join hands in the
the world. But probably one of the multilateral fora to serve the
most important things for me is that interests of the region and the world
a professor on architecture, Rubik by drawing on the Oriental wisdom
Ernő, invented the Rubik’s Cube, or and contributing new ideas and
solutions.
We can do more for our common
Magic Cube. It’s incredible how planet and common humanity by
such a small cube inspired countless pursuing sustainable development,
children, and adults, to open up their so that you and the future generations
minds and unlock their imagination. can enjoy clean air, blue sky and bask
So, let’s unlock our imagination in the sunshine of peace.
and think about the question:
WHAT can we do to build closer
friendly relations between our two There is a lot we can do, and
countries? I think your imagination will
We can better appreciate and definitely dwarf mine, because you
understand each other, because as grow up in this age of wonder. In
neighbors, we honestly know too this age, jetliners and high speed
little about each other, let alone learn rails bring people closer and faster
from each other. than ever before. In this age, smart
We can work together in a phones, internet and wifi ensure
cooperative spirit, because as better and easier communication
passengers on a same boat in this between people. In this age, time
era of globalization, no one and no and distance no longer stand in our
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External Affairs
Li Keqiang’s speech at Summer Davos
opening ceremony
D
ALIAN, Sept. 11 Yesterday, I visited a local makers’ - reflects our collective wisdom
(Xinhua) -- Chinese space in Dalian after I arrived. The and consensus, and points the way
Premier Li Keqiang on company, which employs only ten for the future. It is therefore highly
Thursday delivered a speech at the people, has built an impressive relevant.
opening ceremony of the Annual business in just two years’ time. It has
Meeting of the New Champions attracted 280,000 registered users I hope the story I shared with
2015, also known as the Summer through the Internet, and developed you could somehow help answer
Davos Forum. nearly 100 maker products. One your question about the status and
thing it does is to develop new direction of the Chinese economy and
The following is the full text of models for the utilization of the future of the world. My message
Li’s speech: machine tools. It has collected data is this: despite the moderation
of some 30,000 machine tools in in speed, the performance of the
A New Blueprint for Global northeast China, and managed to Chinese economy is stable and
Growth link the production of machine tools moving in a positive direction.
with consumers on the demand side. Although difficulties remain,
Special Address by H.E. Li Their service greatly improved the there are more opportunities than
Keqiang utilization rate of these machine challenges. People’s creativity
tools. More importantly, building on and entrepreneurial passion has
Premier of the State Council of the wisdom of its 280,000 registered given us confidence to overcome
the People’s Republic of China users, it has offered smart solutions the challenges. We are capable
for upgrading machine tools. The of meeting the main goals and
At the Ninth Annual Meeting of company has an ambitious plan -- tasks set for economic and social
the New Champions to not just upgrade the old machine development this year, and this will
tools, but also build new and smarter lay a solid foundation for sustainable
Dalian, 10 September 2015 ones by pooling wisdom via a public growth in the years to come.
platform. In fact, one could find tens
Professor Klaus Schwab, of thousands of small companies Given the slowdown in global
like this in China, whose creativity growth, the 7% growth China
Heads of State and Government, is beyond our imagination. Whether achieved in the first half of the
they succeed in the end, they are all year is not at all easy. Because we
Distinguished Guests, like the new champions. Through are talking about a US$ 10 trillion
them, people see the future of our economy, for which 7% growth
Ladies and Gentlemen, economy, and I believe they are all actually generates more increase
part of the new blueprint for growth in volume than the double-digit
It gives me great pleasure to join in China and beyond. growth in the past. And the 7%
you in the beautiful city of Dalian growth is in fact among the highest
in this golden autumn season of At the moment, global economic of the world’s major economies.
September. On behalf of the Chinese recovery is still weak. Many What is more encouraging is that
government, let me extend warm international institutions have China’s economic structure is rapidly
congratulations on the opening of downgraded their global economic improving. Today, the services sector
the Annual Meeting of the New forecast. The more complex and already accounts for half of China’s
Champions. I want to welcome all intricate the situation, the more we GDP, and consumption contributes
guests who have traveled from afar to need confidence and hope. In this 60% to growth. Growth in high-tech
Dalian and I also express my sincere context, the theme of the meeting - industries is notably higher than the
thanks to friends from the media. Charting a New Course for Growth entire industrial sector. Consumer
28 News From China September 2015External affairs
demands for information, cultural, growing faster than that of urban imported has continued to go up.
health and tourism products are residents. As a result, consumers China will adopt a more proactive
booming. Energy conservation, now have more money in their import policy and place greater
environmental protection and the pocket to spend. Price level has been emphasis on the quality of imports
green economy are thriving. New kept basically stable. Total retail sales and exports. And China will only
economic growth areas are rapidly increased by more than 10%. I have buy more from the world to meet its
taking shape. said on many occasions that as long growing domestic demands. China’s
as there is sufficient employment, outward investment has maintained
China’s steady economic and if household income could rapid growth. The number of
development has benefited the increase in step with the economy outbound tourists has notably
people. For us to measure the and if the environment keeps increased. Last year alone, Chinese
state of the economy, it’s always improving, then a slight change in tourists made over 100 million trips
important to know how the people GDP growth is acceptable. overseas. In the first half of this year,
are feeling. Since the beginning of the number rose by another 10%.
this year, employment has steadily China’s steady economic When Chinese tourists go abroad,
expanded. In the first six months, development has benefited the they not just go sightseeing but
7.18 million new urban jobs were world. China contributed about also shopping. This shows that the
created, meaning 72% of our annual 30% to global growth in the first Chinese people are bullish about
target is already met. Surveyed half of the year. With commodity the economic prospects. Given the
unemployment rate in big cities was prices dropping markedly on the celebrated tradition of frugality in
around 5.1%. In terms of household global market, the growth of China’s China, people would hardly feel free
income, per capita disposal income foreign trade volume is slowing to spend if they don’t have a stable
grew faster than the economy, down. But even so, the actual source of income. Of course, one
with the income of rural residents amount of commodities China should not forget that more than
News From China September 2015 29External affairs
70 million people in China are still performance, nor will we take it modernization, which all serve to
living in poverty. Yet, the sheer size lightly. We are taking necessary generate strong domestic demand.
of the middle-income population measures of targeted, discretionary China has a vast territory and diverse
also means huge and fast-growing and precision macro regulation, industries. That means, the Chinese
consumer demands. All these serve mainly to mitigate short-term economy is supported not by a single
to prove that China is not a source volatility and prevent its spillover or pillar but multiple pillars. It is highly
of risks for the world economy but magnifying effect. We will be fully resilient and shock-resistant. The
a real source of strength for world capable to deal with the situation Chinese people are now working
economic growth. once signs indicate that the economy toward the goal of completing the
is sliding out of the reasonable range. building of a moderately prosperous
Despite the many difficulties and I’m not making an empty promise society in all respects by 2020. This
downward pressure, the Chinese when I say that the Chinese economy will mobilize the whole society
economy is still within the reasonable will not head for a “hard landing”. and generate a strong force driving
range. The Chinese economy is In fact, withstanding considerable development.
deeply integrated into the global downward pressure on the economy
market. Given the weak growth of in recent years, China did not turn Meanwhile, the ongoing
the global economy, China could not on the money-printing machine or structural reform is constantly
stand unaffected. Meanwhile, the resort to massive stimulus. Instead, delivering benefits. China remains
deep-seated problems that have built we invigorated the economy mainly the biggest developing country
up over the years are thrown into through deepening reform. This in the world. Development is of
sharper relief. The Chinese economy has ensured stability in economic overriding importance. It holds the
is in the state of a new normal. It performance and allowed room for key to resolving all issues in China.
is going through a transition with future adjustment. The fiscal deficit What we aim for is development
traditional drivers being replaced ratio of the central government that is scientific, quality-based,
by new ones. The extensive model of is relatively low compared with efficient and sustainable. To achieve
growth in the manufacturing sector other major economies. There are such development, further reform
is giving way to more intensive still many tools at our disposal for and opening-up is required. We
production. And over-reliance on innovative macro regulation. We are comprehensively deepening
investment is abandoned for greater need to take targeted measures to reform, accelerating structural
balance between consumption and overcome downward economic reform and pursuing an innovation-
investment. This is a painful and pressure, so as to lay the foundation driven development strategy to fully
challenging process. Ups and downs for sustainable and healthy growth unleash the potential of economic
in growth are hardly avoidable, as they in the future. It is like playing the growth. We want to make sure that
are natural in a period of adjustment Chinese chess game. We need to be the economy maintains medium-
and transition. To borrow a concept careful with every move we make high speed of growth and moves to
from traditional Chinese medicine, and also keep up the momentum for medium-high level of development.
they are the “pulse” that shows the the long run. Since the beginning of the year,
health of the economy. Over the last we have deepened market reform
two months, we have seen a slip or Ladies and Gentlemen, in finance, taxation, investment,
fluctuation in certain indicators. Yet, financing and prices. We adopted a
the policies and measures adopted in We believe that the Chinese host of measures to lift restrictions
the previous stage are starting to pay economy is on the right track and on market access and promote fair
off, and positive factors are building its future will be even brighter. competition. We also strengthened
up in the economy, hence the This is not unrealistic optimism. reform on structural adjustment.
upward trend in certain indicators. Our confidence is based on the Reform in the financial sector has
The fundamentals underpinning sound foundation, condition and been advanced in accordance with
a stable Chinese economy have momentum of economic growth. market principles and rule of law.
not changed. The ups and downs An open and transparent capital
in the economy may have formed The Chinese economy is resilient market that enjoys long-term, steady
the shape of a curving wave, but and full of potential. China is going and sound development is being
the underlying trend remains to be through the process of a new type fostered. Meanwhile, we are stepping
positive. We will not be swayed by of industrialization, IT application, up risk management to make sure
short-term fluctuations in economic urbanization and agricultural that no regional or systemic financial
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