A few days ago, on September 3rd, China commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and held a military parade. In his address, President Xi Jinping stated that the Chinese people firmly stand on the right side of history and the progress of human civilization. China will remain committed to the path of peaceful development, and join hands with all peoples around the world in building a community with a shared future for humanity.
China commemorates this victory to remember history and honor fallen heroes. The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression constituted the main eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War. It was the longest-lasting front, beginning the earliest and bearing immense sacrifices. Throughout this bitter and heroic struggle, Chinese forces consistently engaged and contained the bulk of the Japanese military, providing crucial strategic support to Allied operations in Europe and the Pacific. China's efforts contributed significantly to the eventual rescue of Jews from the Nazis and were vital to securing the final victory of global anti-fascism. The Chinese people and government remain forever grateful to the foreign governments and international friends who supported their resistance.
On August 27th, the Chinese Embassy in Israel and the Chaim Herzog Museum of the Jewish Soldier in World War II held an event in commemoration of Dr. Jakob Rosenfeld. He was a Jewish international fighter and a legendary doctor who, in the 1940s, voluntarily journeyed to China's anti-Japanese resistance bases despite severe shortages of food and supplies. There, he saved countless Chinese soldiers and civilians, dedicating his most precious years to the liberation of the Chinese people.
China commemorates this victory to cherish peace and create a better future. Eighty years ago, the international community learned profound lessons from the scourge of two world wars and founded the United Nations, writing a new page in global governance. Eighty years later, the world is undergoing accelerated transformations unprecedented in a century. Regional turmoil occurs frequently, economic growth is hindered, globalization faces a backlash, regulatory and legal frameworks are fragmented, and the governance deficit continues to widen. Against this backdrop, the international community is increasingly focused on a critical question: What kind of global governance system should be established, and how can it be reformed and improved? In response to this shared challenge, and guided by the vision of a shared future for all nations and the advancement of humanity, President Xi Jinping has proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI).
The core concepts of the GGI include: adhering to sovereign equality; abiding by international law; practicing multilateralism; advocating the people-centered approach; and focusing on taking real actions. These five principles define the fundamental norms, methods, and pathways necessary for the reform and improvement of global governance. They respond to fundamental questions – by whom, how, and for whom global governance should be conducted – and set a clear direction for its advancement.
Enhancing global governance is a long-term endeavor that requires both visionary principles and sustained, concrete action. China stands ready to work with Israel and all nations to uphold courageously the great principle and the common good of the world, promote a correct historical perspective on World War II, resolutely safeguard the fruits of our victory in the War, and practice the vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit.
By advancing the reform of the global governance system and building a community with a shared future for humanity, we can deliver greater benefits and forge a brighter future for people everywhere.
Xiao Junzheng is the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of The People's Republic of China to the State of Israel.
