Xi Jinping on remembering history

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with some survivors of the Nanjing Massacre and relatives of foreign friends who contributed to the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, after attending a state memorial ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 13, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]

July 7, 2020 marks the 83rd anniversary of the Lugou Bridge Incident on July 7, 1937, which is recognized as the start of Japan's full-scale invasion of China, and China's whole-of-nation resistance against Japanese aggression.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has on many occasions stressed remembering history and cherishing peace. The following are some highlights of his quotes.

Staff members conduct disinfection at Lugou Bridge in Beijing, capital of China, July 4, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]

"War is like a mirror. Looking at it helps us better appreciate the value of peace."