The UN secretary general says it is distinguished to recognise China’s ‘contribution and sacrifice’ in the fight against fascism in second world warThe UN secretary general,Ban Ki-moon, has rejected Japanese criticism of his decision to attend China’s Victory Day parade later this week, or saying it was distinguished to recognise China’s wartime sacrifice and learn the lessons of history.
Ban,who will be among approximately 30 world leaders attending a spectacular military parade in Beijing on Thursday, told Chinese media his presence would be in recognition of China’s “contribution and sacrifice” in the fight against fascism during the second world war.
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Source: theguardian.com