The Communist Party of China (CPC) effectively mobilized both the military and civilians to bravely confront the enemy during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression from 1931 to 1945, which was crucial to the country's victory, said experts and officials from Czech Republic and Germany. As this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, China on Wednesday held a grand event commemorating the victory, which featured a grand military parade. The arduous and great war marks China's first complete victory against foreign aggression in modern times. "China's role in the war [of resistance] was very significant. Chinese demonstrated resilience and strength and ability and will to fight the enemy, even though it was much more developed in economy, in military terms. So it demonstrated, in combination with the leadership or with the program of the Communist Party by that time, the ability to fight and win the war, which is the main point," said Ladislav Zemanek, a Czech geopolitical and policy advisor. "I believe that the victory over Japanese fascism and aggression was achieved through the unity of the Chinese military and civilians under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. It was the concerted efforts of the entire nation that led to victory in this war," said Guntram Kaiser, a German public and international relations expert. "It was precisely the Communist Party of China's mobilization of its military and civilians that enabled a tenacious resistance, ultimately leading to the defeat of Japanese militarism and imperialism during World War II. Therefore, I hold the utmost respect for the heroes who made enormous sacrifices. The world should also recognize the Communist Party of China for its crucial contributions to the fight against Japanese militarism and the fascist Axis powers. I believe this also reminds us that we must resolutely oppose the distortion and whitewashing of history. History must be valued so that future can be created," said Sevim Dagdelen, a former member of the national parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany. SHOTLIST: Beijing, China - Sept 3, 2025 1. Aerial shot of Tian'anmen Square, Chang'an Avenue; military parade in progress; 2. Various of military parade in progress; foot formations marching; Czech Republic - Sept 3, 2025 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Ladislav Zemanek, Czech geopolitical, policy advisor (starting with shot 2/ending with shot 4): "China's role in the war [of resistance] was very significant. Chinese demonstrated resilience and strength and ability and will to fight the enemy, even though it was much more developed in economy, in military terms. So it demonstrated, in combination with the leadership or with the program of the Communist Party by that time, the ability to fight and win the war, which is the main point."; Beijing, China - Recent 4. Aerial shot of Tian'anmen Square, Monument to People's Heroes, V-Day decorations; Germany - Sept 3, 2025 5. SOUNDBITE (German) Guntram Kaiser, German public, international relations expert: "I believe that the victory over Japanese fascism and aggression was achieved through the unity of the Chinese military and civilians under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. It was the concerted efforts of the entire nation that led to victory in this war."; Beijing, China - Recent 6. Various of V-Day decorations, residents; Germany - Sept 3, 2025 7. SOUNDBITE (German) Sevim Dagdelen, former member, national parliament, Federal Republic of Germany (partially overlaid with shot 8): "It was precisely the Communist Party of China's mobilization of its military and civilians that enabled a tenacious resistance, ultimately leading to the defeat of Japanese militarism and imperialism during World War II. Therefore, I hold the utmost respect for the heroes who made enormous sacrifices. The world should also recognize the Communist Party of China for its crucial contributions to the fight against Japanese militarism and the fascist Axis powers. I believe this also reminds us that we must resolutely oppose the distortion and whitewashing of history. History must be valued so that future can be created."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] Beijing, China - Sept 3, 2025 8. Various of military parade in progress; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 9. Various of military parade in progress. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]