5 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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5 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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9 h. ago China’s Xi showcases new weaponry at Victory Day military parade

China’s Xi showcases new weaponry at Victory Day military parade  CNN

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9 h. ago Putin and Kim Jong Un join Xi in Beijing for China WWII victory parade

Putin and Kim Jong Un join Xi in Beijing for China WWII victory parade  USA Today

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9 h. ago China military parade: Xi unveils new weapons as Putin, Kim Jong Un attend 'Victory Day' event

China military parade: Xi unveils new weapons as Putin, Kim Jong Un attend 'Victory Day' event  NBC News

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11 h. ago China parades statecraft and hardware as world faces ‘critical’ choices

China crowned a busy week of grand diplomacy with a spectacular military parade on Wednesday, sending a message to the world that it has the determination and strength to champion a multipolar global order as geopolitical challenges rise. Flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and leaders from 26 countries, President Xi Jinping gave a keynote speech on top of the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the war against...

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12 h. ago What weapons China showed off in its military parade as Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un watched

What weapons China showed off in its military parade as Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un watched  CBS News

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12 h. ago Beijing’s Victory Day parade, China’s film industry: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s military parade, as it happened: new weapons debut in show of deterrence China held 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. 2. The 5 key takeaways from China’s Victory Day military...

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12 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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14 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 Putin Meets With North Korea’s Kim Jong Un After Military Parade in Beijing

Putin Meets With North Korea’s Kim Jong Un After Military Parade in Beijing  The Moscow Times

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18 h. ago Here are the new weapons China unveiled at its big Victory Day parade

Here are the new weapons China unveiled at its big Victory Day parade  Business Insider

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19 h. ago China’s Victory Day military parade: Who attended and what happened?

China’s Victory Day military parade: Who attended and what happened?  Al Jazeera

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19 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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20 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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20 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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20 h. ago Trump accuses Putin, Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping of conspiring against the US as they meet at military parade in China

Trump accuses Putin, Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping of conspiring against the US as they meet at military parade in China  New York Post

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20 h. ago China military parade marks 80th anniversary of victory day – in pictures

China military parade marks 80th anniversary of victory day – in pictures  The Guardian

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21 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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21 h. ago China’s Military Parade, in Photos: Xi Unveils New Weapons Alongside Putin and Kim

China’s Military Parade, in Photos: Xi Unveils New Weapons Alongside Putin and Kim  The New York TimesChina military parade: Xi unveils new weapons as Putin, Kim Jong Un attend 'Victory Day' event  NBC NewsChina unveils latest weapons in military parade as Xi hosts Putin and Kim  CNN

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