People visit a photo exhibition during a commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 6, 2025. The Hungarian Workers' Party on Saturday organized a commemorative event in Budapest to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Held at the party's national headquarters, the event gathered party members, supporters, and representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Hungary. Participants expressed respect for the courage and sacrifice of the Chinese people and reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the lessons of history. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)
BUDAPEST, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Hungarian Workers' Party on Saturday organized a commemorative event in Budapest to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Held at the party's national headquarters, the event gathered party members, supporters, and representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Hungary. Participants expressed respect for the courage and sacrifice of the Chinese people and reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the lessons of history.
In his keynote speech, Gyula Thurmer, president of the Hungarian Workers' Party, underlined the central role of the Communist Party of China in uniting the Chinese people during their 14-year-long struggle. He recalled the enormous human cost of the war, noting that some 35 million Chinese lives were lost.
"China could be pressed, even attacked by foreign powers, but never defeated," he said.
Thurmer added that China's victory not only safeguarded its sovereignty but also contributed significantly to preventing further expansion of fascism in Asia and Europe.
In an interview with Xinhua, Thurmer underlined the continuing importance of the historical lessons. He stressed that Hungarian people, who also endured the tragedies of the Second World War, share the conviction that such devastation must never be repeated.
He said the People's Republic of China today represents an important guarantee of global peace and stability. "We support China's foreign policy and welcome Hungary's strategic cooperation with China as a guarantee for future development," Thurmer told Xinhua.
Yang Chao, charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy, delivered remarks on behalf of Ambassador Gong Tao. He stressed that the victory of the Chinese people was a decisive part of the global anti-fascist struggle and made a "monumental contribution to the preservation of human civilization and world peace." ■
Yang Chao, charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy, delivers remarks on behalf of Ambassador Gong Tao during a commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 6, 2025. The Hungarian Workers' Party on Saturday organized a commemorative event in Budapest to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Held at the party's national headquarters, the event gathered party members, supporters, and representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Hungary. Participants expressed respect for the courage and sacrifice of the Chinese people and reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the lessons of history. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)
Gyula Thurmer, president of the Hungarian Workers' Party, delivers a keynote speech during a commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 6, 2025. The Hungarian Workers' Party on Saturday organized a commemorative event in Budapest to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Held at the party's national headquarters, the event gathered party members, supporters, and representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Hungary. Participants expressed respect for the courage and sacrifice of the Chinese people and reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the lessons of history. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)
People visit a photo exhibition during a commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 6, 2025. The Hungarian Workers' Party on Saturday organized a commemorative event in Budapest to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Held at the party's national headquarters, the event gathered party members, supporters, and representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Hungary. Participants expressed respect for the courage and sacrifice of the Chinese people and reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the lessons of history. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)