China celebrates 70 years of peace, reduces army by 300,000

Chinese President, Xi Jiping  lauded his country as a major player for peace in the world.

The commendation came as the country marked the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan in the World War II.

The celebration was a twin commemoration of the end of the World War II and the war with Japan.

As part of the celebration, the president announced that the Peoples Liberation Army, the world’s largest military, would reduce its troop by 300,000.

He said their victory over Japanese aggression remains the first complete victory won by China in its resistance against foreign aggression in modern times.

EU-Digest