Chinese military releases multilingual promotional video marking 80th anniversary of WWII victory
Heartwarming propaganda promotion focusing on protection and peace, from China. Please watch the video itself (only three minutes long) on the GlobalTimes site.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202507/1338832.shtml
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. To commemorate this historic milestone, the Chinese military has released “The Guardians,” a promotional video showcasing its global role in peacekeeping, disaster relief, and protecting Chinese nationals abroad.
The three-minute video, available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Arabic, French, and Russian, features scenes of Chinese troops evacuating nationals from crisis zones and providing aid in disaster-stricken regions.
For example, the video included a clip of Chinese soldiers holding a sleeping child, with subtitles stating that in April 2023, China evacuated 231 foreign nationals along with Chinese citizens from Sudan. The footage also showed foreign children waving the Chinese national flag at the scene.
The video also featured clips of Chinese vessels carrying out escort missions. It noted that since 2008, China has dispatched 47 naval escort task forces to the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters.
It ends with “Chinese soldiers are always worthy of our trust. The Chinese military: guardians of all we hold dear.”
As of 7 pm on Monday, the video had garnered over 14 million views on Chinese the social media platform Sina Weibo. Many netizens praised the contributions of Chinese soldiers to global peace.
One comment read: “Eighty years ago, the Chinese people secured victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War after 14 years of bloody struggle, making a significant contribution to the global fight against fascism. Today, the video has been released, showcasing the commitment of Chinese soldiers to safeguarding peace… The Chinese military remains a steadfast shield for world peace.”
Global Times