September 3 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. At 9 a.m. that day, a commemorative assembly will be held at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. A speech will be delivered and troops will be reviewed.

At 8 p.m. that evening, a theatrical performance titled “Justice Will Prevail,” commemorating the victory, will take place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Attendance is expected.

Live broadcast coverage will be provided.

Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square is a large city square in the center of Beijing, China, renowned as a national symbol. It was originally designed and built in 1651 and was significantly enlarged after the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. The square is historically significant as the site of many important state ceremonies and events.

Great Hall of the People

The Great Hall of the People is a state building located on the western edge of Tiananmen Square in Beijing. Constructed in just ten months in 1959, it was built to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. It serves as the meeting place for the National People’s Congress and for major political and diplomatic events.