Soldiers participating in the upcoming grand gathering at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War have pledged to safeguard national and world peace. The gathering, which will include a military parade, is scheduled for Sept. 3. It is China's tribute to the huge sacrifices of its people in the Second World War and an opportunity to exhibit its strength in safeguarding national and world peace. At a training base for the parade in Beijing, soldiers were practicing hard for the big day. "I feel very honored and proud. I think this is a glory that I will never forget in my lifetime," said Zhao Zhao, a member of the People's Liberation Army's Guard of Honor. The soldiers said they want to demonstrate the spirit of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) -- a strong force not only with strict order, but also with contributions to world peace. Among the parade, there is a formation of China's peacekeeping units. China has participated in the United Nations' peacekeeping missions for 35 years, and has dispatched over 50,000 personnel to more than 20 countries and regions -- it is China's commitment to the UN Charter and the post-WWII order. "As a peacekeeping soldier taking this parade mission, I am not just an ordinary member to receive the review. I am also representing the fellow soldiers who are now conducting peacekeeping missions abroad. We are sowing peace and hope," said Shao Xiaoguang, a Chinese peacekeeper participating in the Sept. 3 parade. Other participants also echoed the wish for long-lasting world peace. "I've conducted many missions abroad. Through them, I have deeply comprehended that most countries and people in the world love peace and hope for peace. So do we Chinese people," said Yuan Bo, a pilot of the air force formation for the upcoming parade. The soldiers said they are paying respect to the revolutionary predecessors. Loyal and brave, they're carrying the spirit of those who laid down their lives in the war, and paving the way for peaceful development. SHOTLIST: Beijing, China - Recent 1. Various of soldiers training for upcoming parade to mark 80th anniversary of victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War; 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhao Zhao, member, People's Liberation Army's Guard of Honor: "I feel very honored and proud. I think this is a glory that I will never forget in my lifetime."; 3. Various of soldiers training; 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Shao Xiaoguang, member, peacekeeping formation (partially overlaid with shot 5/ending with shot 6): "As a peacekeeping soldier taking this parade mission, I am not just an ordinary member to receive the review. I am also representing the fellow soldiers who are now conducting peacekeeping missions abroad. We are sowing peace and hope."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 5. Shao talking; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 6. UN emblem on Shao's cap; 7. Various of soldiers training; 8. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Yuan Bo, pilot, air force formation (ending with shot 9): "I've conducted many missions abroad. Through them, I have deeply comprehended that most countries and people in the world love peace and hope for peace. So do we Chinese people."; 9. Signs on Yuan's brassard; 10. Various of army band training. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]