The guests presented flowers and observed a moment of silence to the martyrs of China and the ROK who gave their precious lives to resist the war of aggression of Japanese imperialism. Courtesy of the Chinese Embassy in the Republic of Korea
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- On the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the restoration of the Korean Peninsula, the Independence Memorial of the Republic of Korea held a special exhibition on "The Korean-Chinese War of Resistance." On the 13th local time, Chinese Ambassador to the ROK Xing Haiming attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition and delivered a speech, and Han Shijun, director of the Independence Hall, Li Jongjie, president of the Korean Chinese Association, Lu Zaixian, son of former President Lu Tae-woo of South Korea, and Qu Huan, president of the Korean Chinese Friendship Association, attended the exhibition.
The guests first presented flowers and observed a moment of silence to the martyrs of China and the ROK who gave their precious lives to resist the war of aggression of Japanese imperialism.
Chinese Ambassador to the ROK Xing Haiming attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition and delivered a speech. Courtesy of the Chinese Embassy in the Republic of Korea
Xing Haiming congratulated the opening of the exhibition and said that China and south Korea have fought side by side and fought together against foreign enemies many times in history. In the face of the barbaric aggression of Japanese imperialism, the benevolent people of the two countries shared hatred and support each other, and the key members of the Rokk Provisional Government forged a profound friendship with the leaders of the older generation of the Communist Party of China. At present, China and the ROK have become veritable strategic partners in terms of political mutual trust, economic and trade integration, and cultural exchanges. Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the ROK, and bilateral relations are facing important opportunities for development. The Chinese side is willing to work with friends from all walks of life in the ROK to continue to carry forward the great spirit of the older generation of benevolent people to save the country and the people, work hard to become stronger, strengthen the belief in peaceful development, continuously deepen the friendship between China and the ROK, better benefit the two countries and the two peoples, and create a better future together.
The scene of the opening ceremony of the exhibition. Courtesy of the Chinese Embassy in the Republic of Korea
Han Shijun said that China was the first country to unite with South Korea and the country that has been together for the longest time to resist Japan. The peoples of the two countries took all parts of China as the stage, cooperated closely in various ways, fought side by side, and finally won the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan. Chinese friends have made irreplaceable and important contributions to the Korean independence movement. The Independence Hall hopes to take this exhibition as an opportunity to continuously strengthen the research and maintenance of the heroic history of the two countries standing shoulder to shoulder against Japanese imperialist aggression, and continue to add new impetus to the deepening and development of ROK-China cooperation.
Lee Jong-jae said that the ROK and China have paid a terrible price and made tremendous sacrifices to resist Japanese imperialist aggression, and the friendship forged between the peoples of the two countries in the midst of hardships is of the utmost sincerity and sincerity, and is a precious asset between the ROK and China. Countless martyrs, including Mr. Zheng Lucheng, who composed the "Military Song of the people's liberation army in Chinese", and General Yin Shixin, who sacrificed his precious life for the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, witnessed the unforgettable historical friendship between The ROK and China. Taking history as a mirror and creating the future, under the current complex situation of the fierce game between China and the United States, it is hoped that the ROK and China will adhere to their original intentions, inherit the legacy of the martyrs, and continuously carry forward the friendship between the two countries.
The guests visited the exhibition and listened to the introduction. Courtesy of the Chinese Embassy in the Republic of Korea
After the opening ceremony, the guests visited the exhibition and listened to the relevant introductions. (End)
Source: China News Network