Besides the 26 heads of state and government, China’s September 3 commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world anti-fascist war, was also attended by many other prominent current and former state leaders from around the world, including those from Brazil, Timor-Leste, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece.
On September 4, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Chief Advisor to the Presidency of Brazil Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim.
Wang Yi expressed welcome for Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim’s attendance at the commemoration on behalf of the Brazilian government. Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Brazil relations have continuously reached new heights. Both sides should steadfastly work together to build a China-Brazil community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet, setting an example of the strength through unity among major countries of the Global South.
He said that the current world landscape is undergoing complex changes, with the resurgence of unilateralism undermining the foundation of multilateralism and posing severe challenges to the vast number of developing countries. President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Plus meeting on September 1, in response to the new changes in the international situation, aiming to address global challenges more effectively.
China appreciates Brazil’s earnest performance of its duties as the BRICS chair and is ready to work with Brazil to consolidate the positive momentum of BRICS, promote greater communication and coordination among BRICS countries on major issues, and stand firm on common positions.
Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim handed over the letter from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to President Xi Jinping, expressing that 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 was deeply moving, and that releasing pigeons is to convey the message of peace. He congratulated China on the complete success of the event. The Chinese people, faced with foreign aggression, showed unyielding resilience and rose to fight back, making significant historical contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. Given the current context in which certain countries disregard international rules, abuse tariffs, and undermine the multilateral trading system, the importance of strengthening unity and cooperation among the Global South and BRICS countries is becoming increasingly prominent. Against this backdrop, China’s proposal of the GGI is of great significance.
On September 5, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, held talks with Maria Fernanda Lay, President of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste. He said that China firmly supports Timor-Leste in following a development path suited to its own national conditions while safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and development interests.
Noting that the NPC of China and the National Parliament of Timor-Leste have maintained friendly exchanges for a long time, Zhao said the NPC is willing to further enhance exchanges and cooperation among senior members of the legislative bodies and lawmakers of the two countries, deepen experience sharing on topics such as state governance, legislation and supervision, and strengthen coordination within multilateral frameworks to present a common voice of the Global South.
Maria Fernanda Lay expressed gratitude to China for its long-term, significant assistance to and support for Timor-Leste to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). She said Timor-Leste unwaveringly adheres to the one-China principle and hopes to expand cooperation with China in areas such as infrastructure, scientific and technological innovation, renewable energy, agriculture and food security, special economic zone construction, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges.
The Timor-Leste leader also met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng the same day. Han said that the two countries should advance the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, improve the well-being of the people, enhance mutual understanding and friendship, raise the level of comprehensive strategic cooperation, and promote regional peace and stability.
On September 3, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Hungarian counterpart, Péter Szijjártó.
Wang Yi welcomed Péter Szijjártó, who represented the Hungarian government, to China 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. He said that 80 years ago, China, as the principal theater in Asia, made great national sacrifices and significant historical contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. China’s grand commemoration today aims to remember history and create a better future. The successful cooperation between China and Hungary demonstrates that China and Europe are partners instead of rivals and can fully learn from each other and achieve mutual success. The spirit of mutual respect, equality, and win-win cooperation embodied in China-Hungary friendship sets an example for China and Europe to deepen mutual trust and expand cooperation. Wang Yi expressed the hope that Hungary will continue to play a constructive role in encouraging Europe to establish a rational perception of China and pursue a positive policy toward China.
Péter Szijjártó said that he was pleased to come to China to jointly commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War with the Chinese people. Hungary highly appreciates that China has consistently stood on the side of peace and played a key role in promoting world peace and stability. China is Hungary’s most important partner, and Hungary is greatly satisfied with the bilateral cooperation and looks forward to further deepening relations with China. The Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping is inspiring, and Hungary attaches great importance to it. Europe-China cooperation brings about opportunities rather than risks, and regarding China as a systemic rival is the biggest misjudgment. Hungary firmly supports the development of Europe-China relations and is willing to play a constructive role in this regard.
On September 4, Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, met with a delegation from the Bulgarian Socialist Party led by Atanas Zafirov, the party leader and Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria.
Li said that China is willing to work with Bulgaria to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, strengthen exchanges between the two parties, enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and deepen cooperation across various fields to advance the bilateral relations.
The previous day, Zafirov and his delegation met with Sun Haiyan, Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC). Zafirov sincerely commended China’s peaceful foreign policy and was impressed by China’s achievements in modernisation. He expressed the willingness to continuously strengthen exchanges at all levels between the two Parties, promote practical cooperation, and contribute to the development of Bulgaria-China relations and Europe -China relations.
On September 2, Sun had met with Adrian Nastase, former Prime Minister of Romania and former President of the Social Democratic Party of Romania.
Sun welcomed Nastase to attend the events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War and positively evaluated Nastase’s important contributions to promoting China-Romania relations over the years. China is willing to work with friendly people from all walks of life in Romania to carry forward the traditional friendship between the two countries, promote the steady and long-term development of the China-Romania comprehensive friendly cooperative partnership in the new era, jointly safeguard the fruits of the victory in World War II, and promote the building of a more just and reasonable global governance system.
Nastase highly spoke of the historic achievements made by China in economic and social development since the beginning of the new era, saying that the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression made significant contributions to the World Anti-Fascist War, and the concept of building a community with a shared future for humanity and the four global initiatives proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping have profound practical significance.
On September 3, IDCPC Vice-Minister Ma Hui met with George Papandreou, former Greek Prime Minister and Honorary President of the Socialist International. Ma said that China is willing to work with Europe to advocate the correct historical view of World War II, resolutely safeguard the fruits of the victory in World War II, and advance the reform of the global governance system. Papandreou congratulated China on the successful holding of the events and appreciated the Global Governance Initiative proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping.
The following articles were originally published on the websites of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the IDCPC and by the Xinhua News Agency.
Wang Yi Meets with Chief Advisor to the Presidency of Brazil Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim
September 4 (MFA) – On September 4, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met in Beijing with Chief Advisor to the Presidency of Brazil Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim, 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.
Wang Yi expressed welcome for Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim’s attendance at the commemoration on behalf of the Brazilian government. Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Brazil relations have continuously reached new heights. Both sides should steadfastly work together to build a China-Brazil community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet, setting an example of the strength through unity among major countries of the Global South.
Wang Yi stated that the current world landscape is undergoing complex changes, with the resurgence of unilateralism undermining the foundation of multilateralism and posing severe challenges to the vast number of developing countries. President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) in response to the new changes in the international situation, aiming to address global challenges more effectively. Since its proposal, the GGI has been widely welcomed by all parties. As the largest developing countries in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres respectively, China and Brazil should shoulder the mission of the times, strengthen strategic coordination, enhance strategic mutual trust, deepen strategic cooperation, unequivocally champion multilateralism, uphold international rules, safeguard the common interests of the Global South, and make active efforts to improve global governance. China appreciates Brazil’s earnest performance of its duties as the BRICS chair, and is ready to work with Brazil to consolidate the positive momentum of BRICS, promote greater communication and coordination among BRICS countries on major issues, and stand firm on common positions.
Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim handed over the letter from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to President Xi Jinping, expressing that 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 was deeply moving, and that releasing pigeons is to convey the message of peace. He congratulated China on the complete success of the event. The Chinese people, faced with foreign aggression, showed unyielding resilience and rose to fight back, making significant historical contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. Given the current context in which certain countries disregard international rules, abuse tariffs, and undermine the multilateral trading system, the importance of strengthening unity and cooperation among the Global South and BRICS countries is becoming increasingly prominent. Against this backdrop, China’s proposal of the GGI is of great significance. Brazil is willing to work with China, guided by the common understandings reached between the two heads of state, to enhance coordination and cooperation in international affairs and jointly uphold multilateralism.
The two sides also exchanged views on issues such as the Ukraine crisis, the situation in the Middle East, and climate change.
China’s top legislator holds talks with president of Timor-Leste’s national parliament
BEIJING, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) — China’s top legislator Zhao Leji on Friday held talks with Maria Fernanda Lay, president of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste, who is in China for a visit and the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, said China is willing to work with Timor-Leste to accelerate the development of bilateral relations toward the goal of building a community with a shared future, and to bring more benefits to the two peoples.
China firmly supports Timor-Leste in following a development path suited to its own national conditions while safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and development interests, Zhao said.
He called on both sides to consolidate the foundation of political mutual trust, maintain bilateral relations with high-level strategic mutual trust, expand the space for mutually beneficial cooperation, and implement the plan for the Belt and Road cooperation.
Noting that the NPC of China and the National Parliament of Timor-Leste have maintained friendly exchanges for a long time, Zhao said the NPC is willing to further enhance exchanges and cooperation among senior members of the legislative bodies and lawmakers of the two countries, deepen experience sharing on topics such as state governance, legislation and supervision, and strengthen coordination within multilateral frameworks to present a common voice of the Global South.
Maria Fernanda Lay expressed gratitude to China for its long-term, significant assistance to and support for Timor-Leste to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
She said Timor-Leste unwaveringly adheres to the one-China principle and hopes to expand cooperation with China in areas such as infrastructure, scientific and technological innovation, renewable energy, agriculture and food security, special economic zone construction, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges.
Chinese vice president meets president of Timor-Leste’s national parliament
BEIJING, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Friday met with Maria Fernanda Lay, president of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste, who is in China for a visit and the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Han said China is willing to work with Timor-Leste to carry forward the tradition of mutual trust and win-win cooperation, implement key consensus reached between the two countries’ leaders, and firmly support each other.
The two countries should also advance the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, improve the well-being of the people, enhance mutual understanding and friendship, raise the level of comprehensive strategic cooperation, and promote regional peace and stability, Han added.
Maria Fernanda Lay said Timor-Leste firmly adheres to the one-China policy, and the National Parliament of Timor-Leste stands ready to make positive contributions to promoting practical cooperation between the two countries.
Wang Yi Meets with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó
September 3 (MFA) – On September 3, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, 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.
Wang Yi welcomed Péter Szijjártó, who represented the Hungarian government, to China 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. He said that 80 years ago, China, as the principal theater in Asia, made great national sacrifices and significant historical contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. China’s grand commemoration today aims to remember history and create a better future. Only if all countries learn from history and cherish peace can the long-term peace and stability of the world be maintained.
Wang Yi said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China and Hungary have carried forward traditional friendship and deepened practical cooperation, and bilateral relations are at their best in history. China is ready to work with Hungary to enhance strategic mutual trust, deepen pragmatic cooperation, and continuously enrich the China-Hungary all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era. The successful cooperation between China and Hungary demonstrates that China and Europe are partners instead of rivals and can fully learn from each other and achieve mutual success. The spirit of mutual respect, equality, and win-win cooperation embodied in China-Hungary friendship sets an example for China and Europe to deepen mutual trust and expand cooperation. Wang Yi expressed the hope that Hungary will continue to play a constructive role in encouraging Europe to establish a rational perception of China and pursue a positive policy toward China.
Wang Yi said that the current international landscape is undergoing changes and turbulence, and the deficit in global governance is acute. At the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus” Meeting, President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative. It is another important public good provided by President Xi Jinping to the world, following the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. It is timely and has been widely welcomed by all parties. China is ready to work with the international community, including Hungary, to act on multilateralism and promote a more just and equitable global governance system.
Péter Szijjártó said that he was pleased to come to China to jointly commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War with the Chinese people. Hungary highly appreciates that China has consistently stood on the side of peace and played a key role in promoting world peace and stability. China is Hungary’s most important partner, and Hungary is greatly satisfied with the bilateral cooperation and looks forward to further deepening relations with China. The Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping is inspiring, and Hungary attaches great importance to it. Hungary is willing to strengthen multilateral cooperation with China in this regard and promote the peaceful resolution of international disputes. Europe-China cooperation brings about opportunities rather than risks, and regarding China as a systemic rival is the biggest misjudgment. Hungary firmly supports the development of Europe-China relations and is willing to play a constructive role in this regard.
Senior CPC official meets Bulgarian Socialist Party delegation
BEIJING, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) — Li Shulei, a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC), on Thursday met in Beijing with a delegation from the Bulgarian Socialist Party led by Atanas Zafirov, the party leader and deputy prime minister of Bulgaria.
Li, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, said that the China-Bulgaria strategic partnership has been developing at a high level.
China is willing to work with Bulgaria to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, strengthen exchanges between the two parties, enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and deepen cooperation across various fields to advance the bilateral relations, Li noted.
Zafirov highly commended China’s peaceful foreign policy and the great achievements of Chinese modernization, expressing readiness to enhance inter-party exchanges, strengthen mutual learning, and promote Bulgaria-China cooperation as well as the development of Europe-China relations.
Sun Haiyan Meets with a Delegation of the Bulgarian Socialist Party
Beijing, September 3rd (IDCPC) — Sun Haiyan, Vice-minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met here today on the afternoon with a delegation of the Bulgarian Socialist Party led by Atanas Zafirov, the leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party and Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria.
Sun welcomed Zafirov and the delegation of the Bulgarian Socialist Party to visit China and participate in the events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. She said, China is willing to further enhance friendly exchanges between the two Parties, deepen exchanges and mutual learning of experience in state governance and administration, promote cooperation in various fields through inter-party channels, and advance the development of bilateral relations.
Zafirov sincerely commended China’s peaceful foreign policy and was impressed by China’s achievements in modernization. He expressed the willingness to continuously strengthen exchanges at all levels between the two Parties, promote practical cooperation, and contribute to the development of Bulgaria-China relations and Europe -China relations.
Sun Haiyan Meets with Adrian Nastase, Former Prime Minister of Romania and President of Titulescu European Foundation
Beijing, September 2nd (IDCPC) — Sun Haiyan, Vice-minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met here today with Adrian Nastase, former Prime Minister of Romania and President of Titulescu European Foundation.
Sun welcomed Nastase to attend the events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in China, and positively evaluated Nastase’s important contributions to promoting China-Romania relations over the years. She emphasized that after proposing the three global initiatives, General Secretary Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative for the first time. China is willing to work with friendly people from all walks of life in Romania to carry forward the traditional friendship between the two countries, promote the steady and long-term development of the China-Romania comprehensive friendly cooperative partnership in the new era, jointly safeguard the fruits of the victory in World War II, and promote the building of a more just and reasonable global governance system.
Nastase highly spoke of the historic achievements made by China in economic and social development since the beginning of the new era, saying that the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression made significant contributions to the World Anti-Fascist War, and the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind and the four global initiatives proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping have profound practical significance. China has become an irreplaceable important force in maintaining world fairness and justice. The Titulescu European Foundation is willing to play an active role and make more efforts to promote the development of Romania-China relations and Europe-China relations.
The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern.
Ma Hui Meets with George Papandreou, Former Greek Prime Minister and Honorary President of the Socialist International
Beijing, September 3rd (IDCPC) — Ma Hui, Vice-minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met here today with George Papandreou, former Greek Prime Minister and Honorary President of the Socialist International. Ma welcomed Papandreou to attend the events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in China. He said, China is willing to work with Europe to advocate the correct historical view of World War II, resolutely safeguard the fruits of the victory in World War II, and advance the reform of the global governance system. Papandreou congratulated China on the successful holding of the events and appreciated the Global Governance Initiative proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping. The two sides exchanged views on issues of common interest such as China-Greece relations and China-Europe relations.
