BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping encouraged people to learn from the revolutionary spirit of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) while attending an exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of the war.
The exhibition is held in the Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution in Beijing. Xi hailed the great sacrifice of the Chinese People’s Volunteer (CPV) Army who devoted their lives for the victory of the war and made remarkable contribution to world peace and the cause of human progress. Viewing the victory of the war as a victory of justice, peace and people, Xi said the great revolutionary spirit is a precious legacy that encourages Chinese people and Chinese nation to conquer all difficulties and defeat all enemies. He called on people to learn CPV soldiers’ heroic deeds, hoping they can secure a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and realize the Chinese Dream and the dream of building a powerful military with such spirit.
Covering some 3,300 square meters, the exhibition features 540 photos, 15 artworks and over 1900 items, including maps, documents, flags, badges, and weapons, which were used or captured during the war.
Among them are 824 pieces of precious cultural relics unveiled to the public for the first time, according to the organizers. Through a large number of precious exhibits, the event reflects the nature of justice and great victory of the war, and recounts CPV soldiers’ heroic deeds and revolutionary spirit during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea.
–The Daily Mail-CGTN exchange item
