26 foreign leaders to attend China's V-Day commemorations on Sept. 3

(ECNS) -- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, 26 foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and the top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un, will attend China's V-Day commemorations in Beijing on Sept. 3, Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei announced on Thursday.

Some parliamentarians, deputy prime ministers, and heads of international organizations will also attend the commemorations. 

A massive military parade will be staged to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

(By Mo Honge)