18 h. ago While the PLA was on parade in Beijing, its navy patrolled the South China Sea

China’s navy conducted a “routine patrol” in the contested waters of the South China Sea as “deterrence” on the same day the PLA mounted a massive military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. The patrol on Wednesday took place in the wake of Exercise Alon, the biggest-ever joint drill between Australia and the Philippines, which ran from August 15 to 29. A Canadian frigate also took part in the exercise, while several countries, including the United...

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34 h. ago China unveils laser weapons, huge underwater drones, and advanced missiles in major military parade

China unveils laser weapons, huge underwater drones, and advanced missiles in major military parade  Business Insider

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35 h. ago China Unveils New Laser Weapons and Nuclear Ballistic Missiles

China Unveils New Laser Weapons and Nuclear Ballistic Missiles  Newsweek

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37 h. ago Xi greets veterans at Victory Day gala stressing Chinese narrative of WWII

After holding a massive military parade in the morning to mark 80 years since the end of World War II and showcase its growing military might and rising diplomatic stature, China held a gala at the Great Hall of the People, reinforcing its narrative about the second world war. The hour-and-a-half commemorative gala began at 8pm Wednesday, with President Xi Jinping and members of the Politburo greeting several surviving Chinese veterans of World War II. Their handshakes drew warm applause,...

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38 h. ago PHOTOS: China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs

PHOTOS: China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs  PBS

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40 h. ago Photos: Heroes to hypersonic missiles galore, China marks 80 years since WWII

Photos: Heroes to hypersonic missiles galore, China marks 80 years since WWII  NBC News

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40 h. ago China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs

China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs  AP News

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40 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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40 h. ago From robot dogs to hypersonic missiles: China unveils new weapons at military parade

From robot dogs to hypersonic missiles: China unveils new weapons at military parade  The Independent

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41 h. ago China’s allies give top marks for parade but the West is not won over

Brilliant. Pivotal. Very well held. That is how some countries described the massive military parade in the heart of the Chinese capital on Wednesday. But these countries are either some of China’s closest neighbours or part of the developing world – a group that Beijing has long sought to influence. Elsewhere, particularly in the West, the reaction was more muted. The parade had a dual effect – it marked 80 years since the end of World War II and showcased China’s growing military might and...

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42 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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49 h. ago China hails ‘strategic ace’ deterrence as nuclear missiles, weapons roll through Beijing

China hails ‘strategic ace’ deterrence as nuclear missiles, weapons roll through Beijing  South China Morning Post

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50 h. ago China unveils new weapons in massive parade attended by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un

China unveils new weapons in massive parade attended by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un  BBC

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50 h. ago China’s Xi oversees massive military parade with Putin, Kim in attendance

China’s Xi oversees massive military parade with Putin, Kim in attendance  Al Jazeera

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51 h. ago 'Peace or War': China's Xi hosts massive military parade with Putin and Kim

'Peace or War': China's Xi hosts massive military parade with Putin and Kim  Reuters

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51 h. ago Kim and Putin join Xi Jinping at massive military parade in Beijing

Kim and Putin join Xi Jinping at massive military parade in Beijing  France 24

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52 h. ago Hosting massive military parade, China's Xi says world faces war or peace

Hosting massive military parade, China's Xi says world faces war or peace  Reuters

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53 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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53 h. ago New ICBM, ‘loyal wingman’ drone, China’s Himars, latest tanks on show at 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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53 h. ago China’s advanced weapons roll through Beijing in ‘credible’ show of deterrence

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. China has hosted 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 delivered...

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