On September 3, the Chinese Embassy in Belgium hosted a reception to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy Ms. Li Yan, former President of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives and Minister of State André Flahaut, Chief of Protocol of the Federal Public Scrvice Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of Belgium Mr.Pierre Cartuyvels, as well as more than 200 representatives from the Belgian parliament, political parties, local governments, think tanks and media, members of diplomatic missions in Belgium, representatives of Chinese-funded institutions and members of the Chinese communities attended the event.

Chargé d'Affaires Ms. Li elaborated on the great significance of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression for both the Chinese nation and the world. She noted that China stands ready to work with all peace-loving countries and peoples to carry forward the spirit of unity and cooperation, write a new chapter of mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation, implement the four Global Initiatives and jointly build a community with a shared future for humanity.

The guests watched the replay of the Commemoration, reviewed the important speech delivered by President Xi Jinping, and toured photo exhibitions featuring China's War of Resistance and the life of Ms. Qian Xiuling. They spoke highly of China's major historical contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.