Pres. Muizzu among 26 leaders attending China’s V-Day commemorations

Several Chinese media outlets have reported that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to visit China an official trip for China's V-Day commemorations alongside 25 other foreign leaders.

China Global Television Network (CGTN), citing Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei, reported that 26 foreign leaders will attend China’s V-Day commemorations in Beijing on September 3^rd.

President Muizzu has been named among the 26 leaders attending the V-Day commemorations. Some of the prominent leaders invited to attend include Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

According to CGTN, heads of parliaments, deputy prime ministers, high-level representatives from various countries, leaders of international organizations, and former political dignitaries will be attending the celebrations at the invitation of the Chinese government.

China is commemorating V-Day to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

The Second Sino-Japanese War, fought between China and Japan from 1937 to 1945, was the largest conflict in Asia during the 20th century. It is often referred to as the "Asian Holocaust" due to the extensive war crimes committed by Japanese forces against Chinese civilians, which resulted in the deaths of an estimated 14 to 20 million people.

President Muizzu last visited China on a state visit in January. China was among the first countries he visited after assuming office in September 2023.