Entrance from left, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese language President Xi Jinping and North Korean chief Kim Jong Un ae seen at a navy parade to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of Japan’s World Battle II give up in Beijing on Sept. 3, 2025.
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HONG KONG — China staged a extremely choreographed navy parade on Wednesday to mark the eightieth anniversary of the tip of World Battle II.
It was a grand show of China’s ambitions, its alliances and its increasing affect. 1000’s of goose-stepping troopers marched by way of Tiananmen Sq., within the coronary heart of Beijing, as Chinese language President Xi Jinping regarded on from above.
Greater than two dozen world leaders attended. Topping the visitor checklist have been Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean chief Kim Jong Un.
It marked the primary time that the three males – leaders of a bunch of nations that the Middle for a New American Safety, a Washington, D.C.-based suppose tank, labeled a “new axis of upheaval” – have come collectively at one occasion.
The leaders offered a putting picture atop the podium in Tiananmen Sq., coming at a time when Western nations are annoyed with Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
As host of the occasion, Xi was providing an alternative choice to the U.S.-led world order.
He opened the parade with a speech, noting that China “is never intimidated by any bullies,” and taking a veiled swipe at President Trump’s strategy to world relations.
“Today, humanity again has to choose between peace and war, dialogue and confrontation, win-win cooperation, or zero-sum game,” Xi mentioned.
Trump, in the meantime, accused Xi, Putin and Kim of conspiring towards the US, taking to social media whereas the parade was underway.
“May President Xi and the wonderful people of China have a great and lasting day of celebration. Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America,” Trump posted on Fact Social.
Navy {hardware} rolled down the Chang’an Jie, or the “Avenue of Eternal Peace.” China displayed its most superior homegrown weapons, artillery and tanks.
This was not an occasion that abnormal folks residing in Beijing may attend. There have been tens of hundreds of individuals in attendance, however by particular invite solely.
