Xi marks victory against Japan in World War II
By Zhao Shengnan | China Daily | Updated: 2014-09-04 07:06
Ceremony confirms Beijing's commitment to peaceful development
President Xi Jinping and the six other members of the Politburo Standing Committee made a rare public appearance together at a commemorative event marking the 69th anniversary of China's victory over Japan in World War II.
Observers said their attendance highlighted Beijing's commitment to peaceful development and the importance of acknowledging the past - a repeated failure of some Tokyo politicians.
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