Russia and China to promote ‘correct view’ on WWII – Beijing
China and Russia will continue to uphold the historical truth of World War II, Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said, while praising the friendship between the two nations as “a constant in a turbulent world.”
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Wang stressed the importance of China and Russia’s roles in World War II, noting that both nations “paid huge national sacrifices for the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and made significant historical contributions.”
The minister also recalled that 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, presenting an opportunity for both countries to “promote the correct view of the history” of the conflict, as well as defend its results and “maintain the international system with the United Nations at its core, and promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction.”
Wang also praised China-Russia relations, calling them “mature, tenacious, and stable.” These ties, Wang added, “will not change due to a single event, nor will it be interfered with by a third party. It is a constant in a turbulent world, not a variable in geopolitical games.”
Last month, Russian officials said that Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9 for the first time in ten years.
Russia has repeatedly sounded the alarm over what it views as historical revisionism, with President Vladimir Putin accusing the West of “distorting history,” particularly regarding the Soviet Union’s role in defeating Nazi Germany.
Russia has also expressed apprehension about the resurgence of Nazi ideology in various countries, including Ukraine and some EU and NATO member states. Moscow has repeatedly said that one of its key goals in the Ukraine conflict is the “denazification” of the neighboring country.
