About 6,000 people on Wednesday evening watched a grand cultural gala staged 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. Joining the crowd at the Great Hall of the People were Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng. Before the show started, Xi and other leaders shook hands with war veterans. With the theme of "Justice Prevails," the gala reviewed the epic history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, highlighted the role of the Communist Party of China as the pillar of the resistance, resounded with the heroic theme of the Chinese people's fight against aggression, and showcased the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation standing tall among the nations of the world. Structured in five parts, the gala centers on key historical junctures and moments that saw China as the main battlefield in the East during the World Anti-Fascist War, depicting Chinese people's struggle and fighting spirit, highlighting the pivotal role of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in the entire nation's resistance against Japanese aggression, showing Chinese people's arduous struggle against Japanese aggression, demonstrating the resilience, friendship, and international unity during the war, and highlighting Chinese people's resolute defense of justice. Themed "Remember History, Honor the Martyrs, Cherish Peace, and Create the Future", the gala pays tribute to revolutionary martyrs who fought bloody battles in the war, fully demonstrated China's firm attitude of safeguarding world peace and security, and proclaimed the eternal truth that "Justice Prevails", "Peace Prevails", and "The People Prevail". The evening gala came after a grand gathering held at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing earlier in the day Shotlist: Beijing, China - Sept 3, 2025: 1. Aerial shot of Tian'anmen Square night view; 2. Screen showing theme of grand cultural gala "Justice Prevails"; 3. Various of children presenting flowers to veterans; 4. Various of veterans entering hall; attendees applauding; 5. Various of Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of Central Military Commission, other Party and state leaders entering hall, shaking hands with veterans; attendees applauding; 6. Various of screen with bell tolling; Party and state leaders, other audiences watching cultural gala; 7. Various of performances in progress; 8. Various of Party and state leaders, other audiences applauding for cultural gala; 9. Various of audiences, performers singing together, clapping. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]