5 h. ago Leaders of China, Russia, North Korea appear at military parade

Leaders of China, Russia, North Korea appear at military parade  NBC News

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8 h. ago Western leaders parse China military parade displaying authoritarian strength

US and European leaders reacted with veneration, concern and stiffened resolve on Wednesday to China’s epic military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Over 25 foreign leaders – including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un – joined Chinese President Xi Jinping at the showcase event marked by intimidating weaponry and choreographed troop manoeuvres. “I thought it was very, very impressive, but I understood the reason they were doing...

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8 h. ago Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US and European leaders reacted with veneration, concern and stiffened resolve on Wednesday to China’s epic military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Over 25 foreign leaders – including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un – joined Chinese President Xi Jinping at the showcase event marked by intimidating weaponry and choreographed troop manoeuvres. “I thought it was very, very impressive, but I understood the reason they were doing...

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11 h. ago 'Very, very impressive'. Trump responds to giant military parade in China

'Very, very impressive'. Trump responds to giant military parade in China  Yahoo News Canada

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15 h. ago Paraded mainland China weaponry shows Beijing’s focus on Taiwan: analysts

The latest weapons systems featured in China’s Victory Day parade have shown Beijing’s sharp focus on safeguarding its sovereign integrity over Taiwan and its capability to defend against any attempt to break away, analysts observed. Although Taiwan was not directly mentioned in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s keynote address on Wednesday, it is often used by military observers as a yardstick to measure the People’s Liberation Army’s capabilities and progress. The cutting-edge weapons showcased...

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16 h. ago Xi, Putin, Kim Jong Un unite at glitzy China military parade

Xi, Putin, Kim Jong Un unite at glitzy China military parade  Defense News

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17 h. ago China hosts massive military parade in Beijing with world leaders

China hosts massive military parade in Beijing with world leaders  CBS News

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19 h. ago Trump says China conspiring against US with Putin, Kim meeting at military parade

Trump says China conspiring against US with Putin, Kim meeting at military parade  ABC News

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21 h. ago Indonesia’s Prabowo attends China’s military parade as protests rage at home

Despite a deadly anti-government protest raging across his country, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stood overlooking Beijing’s Tiananmen Square watching China’s grand military parade with a group of world leaders. His one-day trip was appreciated by Beijing, with the Chinese foreign ministry saying it “welcomed” the visit. Earlier this week, when Prabowo decided to skip the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, the ministry said it “respected” Jakarta’s decision. Prabowo joined...

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22 h. ago Sweeping Russian air attack hits Ukraine as Putin attends China parade

Sweeping Russian air attack hits Ukraine as Putin attends China parade  Reuters

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22 h. ago Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing after military parade

Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing after military parade  NK News

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23 h. ago China military parade latest news: Putin holds talks with Kim

China military parade latest news: Putin holds talks with Kim  The Telegraph

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23 h. ago Kim Jong Un stands center stage with Xi, Putin at China’s military parade

Kim Jong Un stands center stage with Xi, Putin at China’s military parade  NK News

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23 h. ago Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin set to meet in Beijing after military parade

Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin set to meet in Beijing after military parade  NK News

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23 h. ago China military parade latest news: Xi joined by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un

China military parade latest news: Xi joined by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un  The Telegraph

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24 h. ago Russia has identified ‘three problems’ with China in their bilateral relations: Putin

Russia has identified ‘three problems’ with China in their bilateral relations: Putin  Anadolu Ajansı

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26 h. ago Live news — Xi hosts Putin and Kim at Chinese military parade

Live news — Xi hosts Putin and Kim at Chinese military parade  Financial Times

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26 h. ago China displays its weaponry in a tightly controlled military parade

China displays its weaponry in a tightly controlled military parade  AP News

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27 h. ago Trump says he is disappointed with Putin, not worried about China

Trump says he is disappointed with Putin, not worried about China-Russia ties  Reuters

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28 h. ago Putin, Kim accompany Xi to Tiananmen Gate for Victory Day military parade

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing with a special discount during our summer sale, available for a limited time and to new subscribers only. Today, China will host a massive military parade along Changan Avenue in central Beijing, showcasing the country’s latest and most advanced weapons to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. President Xi Jinping...

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