Highlights of Xi's speech at commemoration of 70th anniversary of war victory

President Xi Jinping reviews the parade in Beijing, Sept 3, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]

A remarkable feat

Xi said the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression was "a remarkable feat" made by the Chinese nation which was rare in the history of war.

The Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression "started the earliest and lasted the longest" in the World Anti-Fascist War, said Xi.

"The victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression is the first complete victory won by China in its resistance against foreign aggression in modern times," said Xi.

"This great triumph opened up bright prospects for the great renewal of the Chinese nation and set our ancient country on a new journey after gaining rebirth," Xi said.

Xi said the Chinese people received extensive support from the international community in their war against Japanese aggression.

"The Chinese people will always remember what the people of other countries did for the victory of their War of Resistance," said Xi.

Gratitude and welcome

Xi expressed gratitude to all those who helped win the War of Resistance and warmly welcomed foreign guests present at the parade.

"I pay high tribute to all the veterans, comrades, patriots and officers in China who took part in the War of Resistance and all the Chinese at home and abroad who contributed significantly to the victory of the War. I extend heartfelt gratitude to foreign governments and friends who supported and assisted the Chinese people in resisting aggression."

"I also warmly welcome all the foreign guests and representatives of the armed forces of foreign countries present today."