On September 3, 2025,
China will grandly hold a military parade in Beijing to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
This grand ceremony is not only a solemn remembrance of history, but also an important occasion for China to demonstrate to the world its national defense strength and firm commitment to peace.
China played an irreplaceable role in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
With unyielding will and enormous sacrifice, the Chinese people fought tenaciously on the main battlefield in the East, making a major contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
It was through this bitter and arduous struggle that the Chinese people came to cherish peace even more deeply, and since then have remained firmly committed to safeguarding world peace and justice.
The September 3rd parade will comprehensively showcase the achievements of China’s military modernization. From advanced weaponry to highly trained troops, it will demonstrate China’s ability to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and development interests, while also reflecting the nation’s progress in science, technology, and overall strength.
These achievements are not only a strong guarantee for China’s national security but also a clear signal of its determination to safeguard global peace.
For Nigeria, China’s development and growing strength present significant opportunities. In recent years, China-Nigeria cooperation has deepened steadily and produced fruitful results.
In the face of severe flooding in Nigeria, the Chinese government promptly provided emergency aid of 1 million US dollars to help affected people rebuild their homes, embodying the spirit of “a friend in need is a friend indeed.” The Export-Import Bank of China also approved a loan of 652 million US dollars for the construction of a key evacuation road linking the Lekki Deep Sea Port and refinery, a project that will greatly improve Nigeria’s transport conditions and boost its economic development and industrial upgrading.
Meanwhile, regional trade between Guangxi and Nigeria has grown steadily, with both sides actively exploring cooperation in agriculture, the digital economy, and tourism, injecting fresh momentum into bilateral ties.
On the international stage, China-Nigeria cooperation is becoming increasingly close. Nigeria officially became a “partner country” of the BRICS mechanism this year, enhancing its international standing and opening up broader space for cooperation with China in multilateral affairs.
Both China and Nigeria advocate South-South cooperation and emphasize the rights and voices of developing countries in global governance—an outlook that resonates strongly with the vision of “solidarity, cooperation, and common development” embodied in the September 3rd parade.
Last year, the two heads of state jointly announced the elevation of China-Nigeria relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, ushering in a new chapter in bilateral cooperation.
The Chinese strength displayed in the upcoming parade will further enhance mutual confidence in promoting peace and development.
China stands ready to work hand in hand with Nigeria, upholding the principles of equality, mutual benefit, and win-win cooperation, to expand collaboration in infrastructure, energy, the digital economy, education, and other fields, bringing greater benefits to the peoples of both nations.
The September 3rd parade is not only an important platform for China to demonstrate its national defense strength and vision of peace, but also a vivid testament to the deepening friendship between China and Nigeria.
Looking ahead, the two countries are set to continue marching forward together, contributing more to world peace and development in the years to come.
