Reference Message Network reported on May 9 that the Views Newspaper published an article titled "Xi Jinping's Attendance at the Victory Day Parade - This is About Values" on May 7. The author of the article is Timofey Bordachev, the project director of the Valdai Discussion Club. The following is a compiled translation of the article: The Chinese president Xi Jinping will attend the celebration marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union. This is an event related to values. Both Russia and China consider the victory in the anti-fascist war as the core event of modern history and the value foundation that enables their united cooperation on the international political stage today. For Moscow and Beijing, the results of World War II are still important, especially those factors that can help safeguard their own interests and promote a more just international order. No world order is the result of a short-term "joint effort," but rather the product of persistent efforts by many countries. These countries have the ability to unite based on common values while not forgetting their national interests. It is expected that Putin will visit China in September to participate in the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. This will prove that our cooperation with China has a solid foundation of values. Why is this important? First, the practical interests of Russia and China are often not entirely the same. Their attitudes and approaches towards dealing with the West also differ. However, on the most critical issues, the positions of Moscow and Beijing are completely aligned. Both Moscow and Beijing believe that it should not exist a handful of countries imposing their own interests on others, and a fair world order is one without such distortion. According to Western logic, the departure of a hegemonic country necessarily means the rise of another hegemonic country, but this logic does not hold water for Russia and China. Moscow and Beijing both believe that the outcome of World War II should be the main basis of the world order. First, it is precisely through this outcome that the two countries have gained high status in international affairs and the ability to influence the course of world history. Second, the two countries once fought a tough battle against the two evil forces of German Nazism and Japanese militarism, which are unforgivable in the eyes of Russia and China. Finally, the international order established in the mid-20th century maximizes the rights of all countries. The celebration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War held in Moscow is an important opportunity for Russia and China to demonstrate to each other and the world that they are aligned on the most important issues concerning history and the present. Because it is precisely in this not-so-distant major historical event that we can find our understanding of justice. (Compiled/Translated by Zhao Zhipeng) Original: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7502363127170826786/ Disclaimer: This article represents the author's personal views. Please express your opinions by voting up or down below.