Hu Jintao: China remembers war to promote peace

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L2) visits a large-scale theme exhibition on the 60th anniversary of the victory of China's Anti-Japanese War in Beijing, capital city of China on August 14, 2005.

Chinese President Hu Jintao said Sunday in Beijing that the Chinese people are commemorating the victory of the resistance war against Japanese aggression to keep history in mind, cherish peace and create a better future.

"We will seize the opportunity to concentrate on construction and development," Hu said during his visit to a large-scale commemorative exhibition held near the Lugou Bridge (also known as the Marco Polo Bridge).

"We will always steadfastly pursue the peaceful development road and join with all nations in the world to collectively advance the lofty causes of peace and development of humankind," said Hu.

The exhibition, which is about the 60th anniversary of the victory of China's resistance war against Japanese aggression and the world war against fascists, consists of pictures, relics, reconstructed scenes and other articles to reflect the war period.

Hu presented a basket of flowers to a large scale sculpture of a mass of people entitled the Bronze and Iron Walls, which portrays the Chinese civilians and army joining hands to fight Japanese aggressors.

At the close of the visit, Hu said holding the exhibition at the 60th anniversary of the victory of China's resistance war against Japanese aggression is of great significance.

"The exhibition faithfully reflects the glorious path of the Chinese people's heroic fight against Japanese aggressors," said Hu. "They are vivid teaching materials for education in patriotism among the people, especially the young people."

Source: Xinhua