Chinese President Xi Jinping held a series of meetings on September 4 with national leaders who had come to Beijing to attend the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
In the morning Xi Jinping met with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The two heads of state announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Zimbabwe all-weather community with a shared future.
President Xi noted that this year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe, and the two countries’ “five-star ironclad” friendship has steadily deepened, setting an example for solidarity and coordination between China and Africa, and for the Global South. China will continue to firmly support Zimbabwe in independently pursuing a development path suited to its conditions, oppose external interference and illegal sanctions, and safeguard the shared interests of both countries and the broader Global South.
President Xi emphasised that the two sides should seize the opportunity presented by the elevation of bilateral relations to develop innovative approaches to cooperation and broaden cooperation in infrastructure, mining, investment, trade, and so on, thereby raising the quality and upgrading the substance of cooperation between the two countries. China stands ready to work with Zimbabwe to advance the implementation of the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and support Zimbabwe’s economic and social development.
President Mnangagwa said that he is delighted to attend the historic commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The international community must never forget China’s important contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and must uphold a correct historical perspective on WWII. After 45 years of development, Zimbabwe-China relations have become increasingly mature and resilient. Zimbabwe looks forward to jointly building an all-weather community with a shared future with China and will unwaveringly adhere to the one-China principle, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in all fields, and work for greater development of the bilateral relationship, bringing greater benefits to the people of the two countries.
At noon Xi met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
The Chinese President noted that both China and Slovakia had made tremendous national sacrifices and significant historical contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. At a time when the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, the international community needs solidarity and cooperation more than ever. Both sides should uphold the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity, practice true multilateralism, work for the reform and improvement of the global governance system and make greater contributions to world peace and development.
President Xi emphasised that China highly appreciates Slovakia’s commitment to friendly relations with China and is ready to work with Slovakia to maintain close high-level exchanges, firmly support each other’s chosen development path, strengthen experience sharing on governance, and continuously deepen mutual political trust. President Xi expressed his hope for Slovakia to continue playing a positive role in promoting the sound and steady development of China-EU relations.
Prime Minister Fico said that China made significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and to upholding world peace. The successful commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression sends a strong message to the world that justice will prevail, peace will prevail, and the people will prevail, and this is truly impressive. He said it is an honour to be invited to China to witness this grand event in person.
Slovakia was the only member state of NATO and the EU to be represented at the commemoration at head of government level, although Hungary and Bulgaria also sent senior representatives.
In the afternoon, Xi met with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso. The two heads of state announced the elevation of the bilateral relationship to a high-level community with a shared future between China and the Republic of the Congo.
President Xi noted that the relationship between China and the Republic of the Congo exemplifies China-Africa friendship. The Republic of the Congo is the first country to reach an early harvest arrangement with China under the agreement on economic partnership for shared development and will soon benefit from China’s zero-tariff treatment, opening a new chapter in bilateral trade and investment cooperation.
President Xi noted that since assuming the role of African co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), the Republic of the Congo has been working actively together with China to promote the implementation of the outcomes of the Beijing Summit and has achieved commendable results. China stands ready to work with African countries to effectively carry out the ten partnership actions and foster new growth drivers in green industries, e-commerce and digital payments, science and technology, and artificial intelligence, taking China-Africa cooperation to even greater heights. In the current international environment of transformation and turbulence, China and Africa, as important members of the Global South, must shoulder the historic responsibility of upholding international fairness and justice, safeguarding world peace, and promoting common development, and work hand in hand to build a community with a shared future for humanity.
President Sassou said that China has held a successful commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and has fully demonstrated the valour of the Chinese people and the unity of people across the world. He said he was pleased to attend the event and join China in standing for peace and creating a better future. As co-chair of FOCAC, the Republic of the Congo stands ready to work with China for greater development in China-Africa cooperation, which will support economic and social progress in African countries. The Republic of the Congo fully supports President Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative, a significant initiative that will help foster a more just and equitable global governance system and benefit Global South countries.
Meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, President Xi noted that, in the Asian and European theatres of WWII, China and Serbia each made immense sacrifices and made major contributions to the defeat of fascism. In a world fraught with changes and turbulence, it is even more imperative for China and Serbia to uphold a correct historical perspective on WWII and safeguard the victorious outcome of the anti-fascist war.
President Xi emphasised that Serbia is the first European country to have built a community with a shared future in the new era with China, fully reflecting the special and high-level nature of bilateral relations. As ironclad friends, China supports Serbia in safeguarding its national interests and social stability, and in pursuing a successful development path suited to its conditions. The two sides need to foster greater synergy between their development strategies, make full use of facilitation arrangements such as the free trade agreement, mutual visa exemption, and direct flights, and deepen cooperation in such areas as artificial intelligence, digital economy, and new energy, to continuously advance China-Serbia relations.
President Vučić congratulated China on the successful commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, which shows to the world the great achievements of the Chinese people under the outstanding leadership of President Xi. He noted that the Global Governance Initiative is another major proposal put forward by President Xi building on profound analyses of the current international landscape. Its ideas of adhering to sovereign equality and advocating a people-centred approach carry significant weight for reforming and improving the global governance system. Serbia fully supports this. Serbia and China are ironclad friends. Serbia will never forget the invaluable support and assistance China provided during its difficult times, and it will continue to firmly support China on all issues concerning China’s core interests.
The only bilateral meeting held by President Xi on the previous day, that of the commemoration itself, was with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. That, and the prominent position he was accorded at the commemoration, took account of the great effort he had made to travel to Beijing. He had earlier cancelled his presence at both the meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin, as well as the Beijing commemoration, due to domestic turmoil, much of it displaying all the typical signs of an externally fomented ‘colour revolution’.
Prabowo had been represented in Tianjin by his foreign minister Sugiono, who had handed to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi President Prabowo’s letter to President Xi Jinping, stating that he was unable to visit China as scheduled due to recent domestic circumstances, and had specially appointed the Foreign Minister as his representative to attend the relevant events in China.
The president’s last-minute decision to travel to Beijing for the commemoration after all reflected a stabilising of the domestic situation but also the importance he attached to the occasion and to friendship with China – an act of political courage that was doubtless much appreciated by the Chinese leadership.
President Xi noted that President Prabowo coming to China for the commemoration despite difficulties shows the importance he attaches to China-Indonesia relations and the sincere friendship of the Indonesian people toward the Chinese people. China supports President Prabowo’s governance, Indonesia’s restoration of order and stability as soon as possible, and the development and growth of Indonesia. This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia, the 80th anniversary of Indonesia’s independence, and the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. No matter how the international landscape evolves, China and Indonesia always carry forward their national spirit of independence, pursue mutually beneficial cooperation, and demonstrate the responsibility of major countries for peace and development. China will work with Indonesia to uphold their commitment made at the start of diplomatic ties, carry forward the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spirit, build the China-Indonesia community with a shared future against high standards, and make due contribution to the cause of human progress.
China is ready to share its experience in poverty alleviation with Indonesia, facilitate personnel exchanges, and promote people-to-people ties. As major countries of the Global South, China and Indonesia should jointly oppose unilateral bullying, and safeguard regional peace and stability and international fairness and justice.
President Prabowo shared information on the situation in Indonesia, noting a trend of stabilisation. He expressed pleasure in joining the Chinese people in marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of their War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Indonesia and China are good friends and true friends.
The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
President Xi Jinping Meets with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa
September 4 (MFA) – On the morning of September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is in China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The two heads of state announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Zimbabwe all-weather community with a shared future.
President Xi noted that this year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe, and the two countries’ “five-star ironclad” friendship has steadily deepened, setting an example for solidarity and coordination between China and Africa, and for the Global South. China will continue to firmly support Zimbabwe in independently pursuing a development path suited to its conditions, oppose external interference and illegal sanctions, and safeguard the shared interests of both countries and the broader Global South.
President Xi emphasized that the two sides should seize the opportunity presented by the elevation of bilateral relations to develop innovative approaches to cooperation and broaden cooperation in infrastructure, mining, investment, trade, etc., thereby raising the quality and upgrading the substance of cooperation between the two countries. China stands ready to work with Zimbabwe to advance the implementation of the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and support Zimbabwe’s economic and social development. Joint efforts are needed to implement the Global Governance Initiative, develop the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), deepen South-South cooperation, and make the international order more just and equitable.
President Mnangagwa said that he is delighted to attend the historic commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The international community must never forget China’s important contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and must uphold a correct historical perspective on WWII. After 45 years of development, Zimbabwe-China relations have become increasingly mature and resilient. Zimbabwe looks forward to jointly building an all-weather community with a shared future with China, and will unwaveringly adhere to the one-China principle, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in all fields, and work for greater development of the bilateral relationship, bringing greater benefits to the people of the two countries. China has put forward a series of major initiatives such as the Global Governance Initiative, proposed the establishment of IOMed, and given zero-tariff treatment to African countries, playing an increasingly active and important role in international affairs. Zimbabwe stands ready to work with China to implement relevant initiatives and safeguard international fairness and justice.
Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
President Xi Jinping Meets with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico
September 4 (MFA) – At noon on September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is in China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
President Xi noted that both China and Slovakia had made tremendous national sacrifices and significant historical contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. At a time when the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, the international community needs solidarity and cooperation more than ever. Both sides should uphold the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity, practice true multilateralism, work for the reform and improvement of the global governance system, and make greater contributions to world peace and development.
President Xi emphasized that China highly appreciates Slovakia’s commitment to friendly relations with China, and is ready to work with Slovakia to maintain close high-level exchanges, firmly support each other’s chosen development path, strengthen experience sharing on governance, and continuously deepen mutual political trust. China is ready to actively advance practical cooperation in such areas as new energy, infrastructure and logistics and promote people-to-people exchanges to the benefit of the two peoples. President Xi expressed his hope for Slovakia to continue playing a positive role in promoting the sound and steady development of China-EU relations.
Prime Minister Fico said that China made significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and to upholding world peace. The successful commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression sends a strong message to the world that justice will prevail, peace will prevail, and the people will prevail, and this is truly impressive. He said it is an honor to be invited to China to witness this grand event in person. Since the establishment of the strategic partnership between Slovakia and China, bilateral cooperation has made rapid and smooth progress. Slovakia attaches great importance to its relations with China and firmly follows the one-China policy. Slovakia is ready to work with China to deepen sharing of governance experience, strengthen cooperation in various fields, further facilitate mutual travel, and welcomes more Chinese companies to invest and do business in the country. Slovakia supports the basic principles of the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi and will work closely with China to make positive efforts for the reform and improvement of the global governance system.
Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
President Xi Jinping Meets with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso
September 4 (MFA) – On the afternoon of September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso, who is in China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The two heads of state announced the elevation of the bilateral relationship to a high-level community with a shared future between China and the Republic of the Congo.
President Xi noted that the relationship between China and the Republic of the Congo exemplifies China-Africa friendship. The Republic of the Congo is the first country to reach an early harvest arrangement with China under the agreement on economic partnership for shared development and will soon benefit from China’s zero-tariff treatment, opening a new chapter in bilateral trade and investment cooperation. It is also the first African country to ratify the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed). As the two countries set about developing their high-level community with a shared future, they should embrace the trend of the times, build on past achievements and break new ground. The two sides should draw on the political strength of friendship and mutual trust, stay committed to mutual benefit, taking actions based on actual conditions and sustainable development, explore new ways for cooperation, and keep strengthening the dynamism for cooperation.
President Xi noted that since assuming the role of African co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), the Republic of the Congo has been working actively together with China to promote the implementation of the outcomes of the Beijing Summit and has achieved commendable results. China stands ready to work with African countries to effectively carry out the ten partnership actions and foster new growth drivers in green industries, e-commerce and digital payments, science and technology, and artificial intelligence, taking China-Africa cooperation to even greater heights. In the current international environment of transformation and turbulence, China and Africa, as important members of the Global South, must shoulder the historic responsibility of upholding international fairness and justice, safeguarding world peace, and promoting common development, and work hand in hand to build a community with a shared future for humanity.
President Sassou said that China has held a successful commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and has fully demonstrated the valor of the Chinese people and the unity of people across the world. He said he was pleased to attend the event and join China in standing for peace and creating a better future. The elevation of bilateral relations to a high-level community with a shared future has established a new framework for shared prosperity and development between the two countries. The Republic of the Congo firmly adheres to the one-China principle and looks forward to deepening cooperation with China across various fields to make bilateral relations even stronger. As co-chair of FOCAC, the Republic of the Congo stands ready to work with China for greater development in China-Africa cooperation, which will support economic and social progress in African countries. The Republic of the Congo fully supports President Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative, a significant initiative that will help foster a more just and equitable global governance system and benefit Global South countries. The Republic of the Congo speaks highly of China’s zero-tariff treatment for African countries and is willing to seize the new opportunity brought by this policy for Africa-China trade.
Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
President Xi Jinping Meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić
September 4 (MFA) – On the afternoon of September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who is in China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
President Xi noted that, in the Asian and European theaters of WWII, China and Serbia each made immense sacrifices and made major contributions to the defeat of fascism. In a world fraught with changes and turbulence, it is even more imperative for China and Serbia to uphold a correct historical perspective on WWII and safeguard the victorious outcome of the anti-fascist war. Sustained effort should be made to enhance multilateral cooperation, always stand on the right side of history, resolutely safeguard national rights and interests as well as international fairness and justice, and firmly uphold the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter.
President Xi emphasized that Serbia is the first European country to have built a community with a shared future in the new era with China, fully reflecting the special and high-level nature of bilateral relations. As ironclad friends, China supports Serbia in safeguarding its national interests and social stability, and in pursuing a successful development path suited to its conditions. The two sides need to foster greater synergy between their development strategies, make full use of facilitation arrangements such as the free trade agreement, mutual visa exemption, and direct flights, and deepen cooperation in such areas as artificial intelligence, digital economy, and new energy, to continuously advance China-Serbia relations.
President Vučić congratulated China on the successful commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, which shows to the world the great achievements of the Chinese people under the outstanding leadership of President Xi. He noted that the Global Governance Initiative is another major proposal put forward by President Xi building on profound analyses of the current international landscape. Its ideas of adhering to sovereign equality and advocating a people-centered approach carry significant weight for reforming and improving the global governance system. Serbia fully supports this. Serbia and China are ironclad friends. Serbia will never forget the invaluable support and assistance China provided during its difficult times, and it will continue to firmly support China on all issues concerning China’s core interests. He looked forward to further deepening practical cooperation between the two countries and expressed his welcome for Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Serbia.
Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
President Xi Jinping Meets with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto
September 3 (MFA) – On the afternoon of September 3, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who is in China specially for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
President Xi noted that President Prabowo coming to China for the commemoration despite difficulties shows the importance he attaches to China-Indonesia relations and the sincere friendship of the Indonesian people toward the Chinese people. China supports President Prabowo’s governance, Indonesia’s restoration of order and stability as soon as possible, and the development and growth of Indonesia. This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia, the 80th anniversary of Indonesia’s independence, and the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. No matter how the international landscape evolves, China and Indonesia always carry forward their national spirit of independence, pursue mutually beneficial cooperation, and demonstrate the responsibility of major countries for peace and development. China will work with Indonesia to uphold their commitment made at the start of diplomatic ties, carry forward the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spirit, build the China-Indonesia community with a shared future against high standards, and make due contribution to the cause of human progress.
President Xi emphasized that the two sides should stay on the right direction, deepen all-round strategic collaboration and the alignment of development strategies, ensure the steady and long-term growth of China-Indonesia relations, and set an example at the regional and global levels. The two sides should make good use of the “2+2” dialogue mechanism between their foreign and defense ministers, and deepen security and defense cooperation. They should work together for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, expand two-way opening up, and enhance cooperation in critical minerals, the digital economy, artificial intelligence, agriculture and fisheries. China is ready to share its experience in poverty alleviation with Indonesia, facilitate personnel exchanges, and promote people-to-people ties. As major countries of the Global South, China and Indonesia should jointly oppose unilateral bullying, and safeguard regional peace and stability and international fairness and justice.
President Prabowo shared information on the situation in Indonesia, noting a trend of stabilization. He expressed pleasure in joining the Chinese people in marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of their War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Indonesia and China are good friends and true friends. Relations with China are a high priority in Indonesia’s foreign policy. China’s long-standing and valuable support for Indonesia’s economic and social development is very much appreciated. The bilateral relationship is at its best in history. Indonesia looks forward to strengthening cooperation with China in trade, investment, finance, infrastructure and other fields to achieve more outcomes in bilateral relations, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, and contribute positively to regional peace and stability.
Cai Qi and Wang Yi, among others, were present at the meeting.
