South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
By Simon Deng
The Chinese embassy in South Sudan on Friday commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people’s resistance against Japanese aggression and the global anti-fascist war.
Ma Qiang, the Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan, emphasised the importance of South Sudanese and others learning from the challenges faced by the Chinese during the period of Japanese aggression.
“We must learn from history and embrace the future by jointly building a community with a shared future for mankind,” said Ma during a screening of a Chinese film at the Chinese Cultural Centre at the University of Juba.
“In this way, we aim to convey that lessons should be learned from history to guide our future, ensuring we do not repeat the mistakes of the past. Together, we should cooperate and work towards building a community,” he added.
The event, held at the Chinese Cultural Centre in the University of Juba, featured a screening of the Chinese film “Hundred Regiments Campaign,” which depicts the successful battles fought by the Eighth Route Army, led by the Chinese Communist Party, against the Japanese invasion in North China from 20 August 1940 to 24 January 1941.
Ma revealed that China is committed to sharing development experiences and opportunities with South Sudan, deepening practical bilateral cooperation, and jointly advancing modernization while building a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future.
Professor Robert Mayom Kuoirot Deng, Vice Chancellor of the University of Juba, praised the Chinese commitment to resisting aggression, noting the strong relationship between the Chinese embassy and the University of Juba.
“The film has taught us that to achieve freedom, unity is essential. It is crucial to ensure that we do not engage in war, as many will suffer as a result,” said Deng.
Deng also commended the Chinese embassy for organising the film screening, which was attended by students and academics at the main university campus, and highlighted the cordial relationship enjoyed between the University of Juba and the Chinese embassy.
“We have maintained a very strong relationship with the Chinese embassy. They have provided us with significant support. This film screening is part of our ongoing collaboration, and we truly appreciate their efforts to bring this film to our campus,” he stated.
Alaboch Mayuek Mel, a 29-year-old student of English studies in the School of Education at the University of Juba, expressed that the screening of the Chinese film at the Chinese Cultural Centre teaches lessons of courage, unity, sustainable peace, and stability.
“Regarding South Sudan, we have faced numerous difficulties, especially economic hardship and internal conflict, which must be confronted with courage. It is essential that we South Sudanese cultivate a spirit of courage, discipline, respect, and solidarity to withstand the dangers of tribalism,” said Mel.
