Chinese Army Commander: "We Must Inherit and Develop the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, and the Anti-Invasion War"

Han Weiqu Army Command Learning Officer Interview

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The commander of the Chinese Army argued that the spirit of supporting North Korea against the United States during the Korean War should be emulated to build a strong nation and a strong military. This comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping claimed that China's participation in the Korean War was a righteous act, with the Chinese military also responding in kind.

Kim Jong-un (center), Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, and Xi Jinping (left), President of China, reviewing the Chinese People's Liberation Army in January last year [Image source=Yonhap News]

On the 26th, Han Weiguo, commander of the Chinese Army, stated in an interview with "Xuexi Shibao," the official publication of the Central Party School, an institution for training Chinese Communist Party cadres, "Developing the spirit of resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea (抗美援朝) today is to concentrate the capabilities to advance the cause of a strong nation and a strong military," adding, "When facing risks and challenges, we must achieve progress in the course of battle and seize victory through the spirit of resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea."

Commander Han also defined China's participation in the Korean War as "an anti-aggression war to uphold international justice, safeguard world peace, and defend the newly established republic."

Earlier, on the 23rd, President Xi claimed at the 70th anniversary event of the Chinese military's participation in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, "The Chinese People's Volunteer Army raised the banner of justice high and fought alongside the North Korean people and soldiers to achieve a great victory in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea." At that time, President Xi self-assessed, "China's resistance against U.S. aggression was a war that demonstrated the status of the new great power of China not only in Asia but worldwide," and "It was a war that showed the firm determination of the Chinese people to maintain world peace."

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