Li Zhaoxing attended the WWI Centennial tribute Li Zhaoxing, the Chinese cemetery | | battle _ news

China News Agency Paris, July 15 (Xinhua Long Jianwu) France invited the Government, Chinese Government representative Li Zhaoxing attended France Government held on the national day of commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of the first world war broke out, and in tribute WWI Chinese cemetery during a visit to France.

14th Li Zhaoxing while attending the commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of the outbreak of world war I when France President Francois hollande to convey cordial greetings and holiday greetings, XI Jinping, said France is holding a war centennial events, reflections on war, peace, is very important. He thanked the Chinese Government was represented at the event, and spoke highly of the Sino-French relations, and asked Li to convey best wishes to the Chinese President.

A total of nearly 80 countries were represented at the French World War I Centennial. 4 Chinese youth participated in Group calisthenics performance topic for peace.

15th, Li travelled to Europe's biggest WWI Chinese cemetery--France, Enoch Wright Chinese cemetery, Somme Marina Noyelle, 884 battle tribute burial where Chinese laborers.

In his speech, Li praised Chinese workers make an important contribution to European and world peace, and fondly recalled their misfortunes, and after 100 years of unremitting efforts, is trying to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, "the China dream". The Chinese Government will strive to make every citizen in China live a happier life with more dignity, will also provide better consular protection and services for overseas Chinese.

Li emphasized that China has suffered significant losses in world war two, making a significant contribution to world peace. Chinese people very cherishes our hard won peace, willing to work with people of all other countries, live in harmony, exchanges and mutual learning, working together to put an end to militarism, the curse of fascism together to take the road of peaceful development, to build a better home.

In conclusion, he said, and many world war I became the first post-war Chinese laborers moved to France, people contribute to the Sino-French friendship. Current Sino-French relations have entered a new era, bearing the common aspiration of the peoples of the two countries, "French dream" will be achieved.

France Government representative Deputy District Chief Executive Jean Genet, pickup truck at the end read out a speech by Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius. Laurent Fabius, conveying France gratitude to the Government and the people of the first world war the Chinese laborers, said their bravery, adaptability, hard work, reflects the excellent quality of the Chinese people. Workers building the common heritage France and China the first world war. France is highly acknowledged that China "universal care is settled" the concept of peace, is willing to take 50 anniversary of diplomatic ties as an opportunity to deepen the friendship between the two countries and promote world peace.

Chinese Ambassador to France Embassy charge d ' affaires Deng Li, the Chinese graveyard where France heads of regions, provinces and municipalities, and by overseas Chinese and representatives of more than 130 people attended.

During the visit, Li also met France's Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius and Senate Vice President of Raffarin.

(Original title: Tomb of Li Zhaoxing attended the WWI Centennial tribute Chinese laborers)

(Edit: SN123)07:34 on July 16, 2014 China News Network