On the afternoon of February 27, 2014, the seventh session of the 12th National People's Congress voted to designate September 3 as the Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. What is the Anti-Japanese War Memorial Day? What kind of repercussions does it have in society? Below, I will introduce it to you. Everyone is welcome to read.
Introduction to the Memorial Day of the Anti-Japanese War
1. Time of the Memorial Day
On the afternoon of February 27, 2014, the seventh session of the 12th National People’s Congress The vote was adopted to designate September 3 as the Victory Day of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Therefore, starting from 2014, September 3rd every year is the Victory Day of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
2. The origin of the anniversary
In 1945, the World Anti-Fascist War was victorious, and the Emperor of Japan announced unconditional surrender.
3. Institutions established on the anniversary
The seventh session of the 12th National People’s Congress.
Social response to the Anti-Japanese War Memorial Day
Media Comments
In February 2014, the National People’s Congress decided to legislate September 3 as the Chinese People’s Day. On the Victory Day of the Anti-Japanese War, with a solemn ceremony at the national level and with the joint participation of all the people, we pay a high tribute to this great victory written with blood and tears.
To pay tribute to victory in the name of the country, it is to comfort the tens of millions of compatriots who were brutally killed in Japan's war of aggression against China and the anti-war heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country.
From the beginning of the September 18th Incident in 1931 to the end of Japan's surrender in 1945, in the past 14 years, facing the heinous invaders, the Chinese nation vowed to fight to the death against the invaders, paying 35 million military and civilian casualties. huge cost. The Chinese people have a heart-wrenching experience of the brutality of the Nanjing Massacre, the shattered country and family hatred. ?We have a responsibility to see that suffering never happens again and that the memory of the victims is forever respected. ?The appeal of the United Nations expresses the true meaning of commemoration.
Salute the victory in the name of the country in order to remember this historic turning point that changed China's destiny.
Looking back at China's humiliating and tragic modern history, almost all the imperialist powers participated in the invasion and plunder of China. Although countless people with lofty ideals rose up to resist, they all ended in failure. The victory of the Anti-Japanese War completely reversed the situation of backwardness and beatings of the Chinese nation for a century. The Communist Party of China stood up in times of crisis. Under the banner of the Anti-Japanese National United Front that it advocated and actively promoted, the whole country was united and the Communist Party of China went to the national disaster. In the history of the Chinese nation's resistance to foreign enemies, it has never been like this. The Anti-Japanese War was like this, the national awakening was so profound, social mobilization was so extensive, and the will to fight was so strong. The then commander of the U.S. Asia Fleet, Harry Yarnell, couldn't help but sigh: "The people who resisted the Japanese invaders are the greatest force in history. They are growing all the time, and their victory is certain!" The Chinese nation, which has been baptized by the Anti-Japanese War, is in Under the guidance of the Communist Party of China, we have become more united and stronger, and have since embarked on the road of hope leading to great rejuvenation.
Salute victory in the name of the country in order to safeguard the post-war international order and protect the light of world peace.
Maintaining peace and justice has always been the highest responsibility of mankind and the common pursuit of the Communist Party. During World War II, China fought side by side with the world's anti-fascist forces, made huge sacrifices in exchange for the final victory of the war, and laid a solid foundation for the post-war international order with its blood and lives. However, at a time when the world is reflecting on war and praying for peace, the former perpetrators are denying, distorting and even beautifying the history of aggression; when the concepts of peace, development, cooperation and win-win are increasingly becoming the common consciousness of all countries, Japan However, the authorities openly challenge the international order and continue to create trouble for the stability of the Asia-Pacific.
History cannot be forgotten, and justice cannot be challenged. The grand commemoration of the victory of the War of Resistance is not only a solemn deterrent to the militarists who are ready to take action, but also a wake-up call for the entire international community: If the Japanese right wing is allowed to tamper with history and continue to rush on the road of armament preparations, the damage will be not only It is regional stability and hard-won world peace.
Sauting victory in the name of the country is to carry forward the spirit of resistance and realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Although the smoke of 69 years ago has dissipated, the unity, indomitable anti-war spirit and patriotic sentiments displayed by the Chinese nation in the face of powerful enemies are still the most important in the great cause of national rejuvenation that we are undertaking today. A valuable spiritual wealth.
The Chinese nation’s history of war and suffering tells us that an individual’s destiny is closely related to the rise and fall of the country. Those who fall behind will be beaten. Only when the country is prosperous can the people live and work in peace and contentment. More than 30 years of reform and opening up have brought China full of vitality. Standing at a new historical starting point in the first year of comprehensively deepening reforms, we have never been closer to realizing the grand goal of national rejuvenation. At the same time, we still face severe challenges and arduous tasks on the road of reform and development. From the ice-breaking of ideological concepts to the transformation of development methods, from the adjustment of the interest pattern to the innovation of system construction, China, which is at a critical stage of development, needs to draw strength from the anti-war spirit, enhance national self-confidence and pride, and move forward with indomitable Courage and responsibility will continue to push forward the cause of reform.
Yin worries about enlightenment, and it is difficult to rejuvenate the country. On the occasion of the Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, let us remember history, honor the martyrs, cherish peace, and warn the future, cherish and safeguard the hard-won development achievements and peaceful environment, vigorously carry forward the great spirit of the Anti-Japanese War, and in the spirit of Comrade Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee, we must strengthen our beliefs, work together in unity, and jointly write a new glorious chapter in realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. From falling behind and being beaten, to fighting and exploring, the Chinese nation has gone through hardships but remains strong. Here, history has left traces along the way, and we can draw nourishment from the process of constantly looking back at history, because forgetting history is tantamount to touching the bottom line of national survival. ?Zhu Yongguang, director of the Memorial Hall of the Eighth Route Army Lanzhou Office, said that the Victory Day of the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War and the National Memorial Day for the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre are to establish a carrier for patriotism and give the entire nation a better focus. support point.
The seventh session of the National People's Congress made such a decision, which reflects the will of the Chinese people and enables people to remember history, not forget the past, cherish peace and create a future, which will inspire the patriotism of people of all ethnic groups across the country. The enthusiasm for doctrine inspires people of all ethnic groups across the country to work hard to realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and will further strengthen the strong determination of people of all ethnic groups across the country to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Zhao Long, former deputy director of the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Congress and chairman of the Jiangsu Provincial Committee for Democratic National Construction Association, was the first advocate to propose setting December 13 each year as the National Memorial Day. He recalled that after this idea was first proposed at the 2005 National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, it was immediately recognized by everyone. At that time, 49 members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference jointly signed.
Sun Zhaiwei, a researcher at the Institute of History of the Jiangsu Academy of Social Sciences, said that the establishment of the National Memorial Day is completely in line with international practice. For many years, he has been hoping to raise the level of commemoration to the national level. Regarding the history of the Nanjing Massacre No slander or questioning is tolerated.
The honor and disgrace of the country determines the destiny of the individual. Only by being prepared for danger in times of peace can long-term peace and stability be achieved. The national anthem of the People's Republic of China was composed during the Anti-Japanese War. That history is getting farther and farther away, but the memory should be kept fresh. Let generations of Chinese people review history and gain inspiration and strength from it. ?Don’t forget? The shrapnel left by the Japanese army on the wooden door?
In February 1939, the Chinese Air Force and the Soviet Air Force Volunteer Team jointly fought against the Japanese air raids in the airspace of Lanzhou area. This was also the only time in Lanzhou, as the rear area of ??the Anti-Japanese War, that A head-on confrontation with the Japanese army. In the memorial hall of the Eighth Route Army Lanzhou Office, there is still a piece of shrapnel left in the deep crater on a wooden door after a Japanese aircraft dropped a bomb. When passing by the Anti-Japanese War exhibition area in the memorial hall, many people will slow down and listen carefully to the explanation. Especially for young people, the instructor will explain it more seriously, allowing them to understand history more intuitively and let them know that history should not be forgotten.
An old man surnamed Zhu stared at the simple saddles, sabers and other cultural relics in the glass cabinet. Sometimes he held his glasses and bowed to pay attention, and sometimes his expression was solemn and thoughtful. The old man's ancestral home is Shandong. He was not yet born when Japan invaded China, but his parents told him about the ferocity of the Japanese invaders back then. ?There should be a memorial day to allow future generations to look back on the past and pay homage to the heroes. Only by remembering history can the Chinese maintain peace. ?
To commemorate the "September 18th Incident", Shenyang has held alarm and bell ringing activities for more than 10 consecutive years. Previously, many people knew little about "September 18", and some people even held celebrations on this day in order to gain auspiciousness from the homophonic pronunciation of "". After Shenyang insisted on holding this event for several years, the vast majority of the local people were familiar with this period of history and no longer asked for praise on this day. Instead, more and more citizens spontaneously visited the September 18th History Museum.
Wang Jin, an 83-year-old survivor of the Nanjing Massacre, attends commemorative activities every December 13 at the Memorial Hall for the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by the Japanese Invaders. During the Nanjing Massacre, she witnessed her father being killed by Japanese soldiers. She said that every time this day comes, she feels very sad and wants to pay homage to her father at the memorial hall. She also thinks of those painful days every time in the dead of night. Mrs. Wang said that the decision to establish a national memorial day was a great relief to her and that people should always remember this day. Twin together to realize the Chinese dream?
Yang Cuiying, a survivor of the Nanjing Massacre, although she is 90 years old, said that this day cannot be forgotten. Mrs. Yang hopes that people will keep the words of these victims in their hearts, tell them to their relatives and friends, do a good job with practical actions, and safeguard national peace with practical actions. Every nation has the responsibility to build a great homeland. In the process of moving towards prosperity and democracy, we must not forget history. When the motherland is strong, no one will bully our Chinese nation. Judge Cairang Wangjie of the People's Court of Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province said that our 56 ethnic groups must pass on the historical truth and memory and unite as one to crush the lies of Japanese militarism. Cairang Wangjie said that he would take the trial of every case seriously every day, and he was trying hard to make his work contribute to the strength of the motherland. Don’t forget the pain after the scar is healed. Cui Junguo, assistant director of the September 18th History Museum in Shenyang, said that from the September 18th Incident to the end of the Anti-Japanese War, the crimes committed by the Japanese army in China were countless. Among them, the Pingdingshan Massacre in Fushun, Liaoning Province, massacred more than 3,000 innocent people. This tragedy and the Nanjing Massacre were both concentrated expressions of the Japanese fascist crimes. The establishment of a public memorial day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre is, firstly, to comfort the souls of the deceased, so that the country will no longer be poor and weak; secondly, to warn the people that falling behind will be beaten; thirdly, to call for peace and commemorate history not to remember hatred, but to avoid repeating it. History repeats itself.
Cui Junguo said that the restored Special Military Tribunal for the Trial of Japanese War Criminals in New China is expected to be unveiled to the audience in May 2014. ?At that time, the video materials of the trial will be made public. People can see how the Japanese war criminals cried bitterly and admitted their responsibility for invading China and begged the Chinese people for forgiveness. ?
When he learned that China’s National People’s Congress would designate September 3 every year as the Victory Day of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the 95-year-old Kobayashi Kansei, president of the Comrades Association of the New Fourth Army of the Japanese Eighth Route Army, said that China’s contribution to the world The anti-fascist war made a great contribution, and setting up such a memorial day is very meaningful. Only by letting young people know more about the war can there never be another war.
Kobayashi’s only wish is to tell my descendants the true history of aggression in his lifetime, so that more Japanese people know that Sino-Japanese friendship is hard-won, and we must cherish it, care for it, and never Let’s turn back the clock of history, and the Chinese and Japanese people will continue to be friendly from generation to generation!