Global peace-loving representatives attend conference in Beijing

A peace conference gathered on Friday over 150 peace-loving representatives from nearly 60 countries in Beijing to voice their support for safeguarding peace and the correct historical view of World War II.

The conference was held in 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 (1931-1945).

The event plays a positive role in further consolidating the strength to uphold peace and justice, and working together to build a world of lasting peace and universal security, Peng Qinghua, president of the Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament, said.

Currently, geopolitical conflicts and hotspot issues are intertwined, and the number of global conflicts has reached a new high since the end of World War II, he said, adding that deficits in peace and security are becoming increasingly prominent.

Peng reiterated China's commitment to act as a force for peace, stability, and progress, saying that multilateralism, solidarity, and cooperation are the only right answers to global challenges.

Jeffrey Greene, chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, said that peace is not a gift from history; it is a responsibility to the future.

To remember history is not to live in the past, but to light the road ahead, and the legacy of the Flying Tigers embodies this truth, he said.

"It shows us that even in humanity's darkest hours, compassion can overcome fear, solidarity can triumph over division, and peace can be safeguarded when people choose to stand together."

Ueli Maurer, former president of the Swiss Confederation, said that in the current environment, which is characterized by turbulence and a period of change, the world needs stability and the people want security and peace.

He stressed the need of mutual trust in fostering a solid political and economic order, saying that it requires respect for other cultures and the will to further develop the diversity of societies.

"This does not require military conflict, but rather dialogue," he added.