President Mnangagwa to Attend China’s 80th V-Day C...

President Mnangagwa to Attend China’s 80th V-Day Commemorations in Beijing

Patience Muchemwa

Senior Reporter

President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa will travel to Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the September 3rd Commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The commemorations, which will include a grand V-Day military parade in Tiananmen Square, are being organized to reaffirm the historical truth of World War II, safeguard the legacy of the victory, and strengthen global commitment to peace and development.

President Mnangagwa is among twenty-six heads of state and government who will participate in this historic occasion, reflecting its global significance. The commemorations will bring together leaders from across the world, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, among others. Their attendance highlights the wide recognition of China’s contribution to the defeat of fascism and its enduring role in promoting international unity.

For China, the September 3rd Commemorations are not only a solemn remembrance of wartime sacrifice but also an expression of its contemporary vision of peace and cooperation. The military parade, expected to showcase both the symbolic honor of veterans and the capabilities of the modern People’s Liberation Army, will stand as a reminder of resilience and shared struggle while projecting confidence in China’s role as a global power. At the same time, the event signals Beijing’s advocacy for a multipolar international order based on sovereignty, mutual respect, and inclusive development.

Zimbabwe’s participation underlines the strength of its relationship with China, a partnership that has grown steadily under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation. China has long supported Zimbabwe in its economic development and has opposed sanctions against the country, while Zimbabwe has consistently backed China in international forums. President Mnangagwa’s attendance affirms Harare’s solidarity with Beijing and its alignment with global calls for peace, justice, and multilateralism.

The September 3rd Commemorations are therefore more than a commemoration of history; they are a platform for reaffirming international unity and projecting a shared vision of the future. For Zimbabwe, the event offers an opportunity to honor historical truth, deepen bilateral cooperation, and stand alongside its allies in advocating for a more inclusive world order.