2 h. ago Daniel Andrews defends decision to attend China military parade alongside Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong

Daniel Andrews defends decision to attend China military parade alongside Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un  The Guardian

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2 h. ago Pentagon pizza orders spike at time of Beijing military parade: Chinese outlet

Chinese state media has mocked an apparent spike in pizza orders near the Pentagon during Beijing’s Victory Day parade, suggesting that in the US close attention was paid to the event, which American President Donald Trump called “very, very impressive”. On Wednesday afternoon, Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account affiliated with China’s state broadcaster CCTV, released a video saying customer traffic data from Domino’s near the Pentagon was more than four times its usual level around 9pm, and...

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2 h. ago Pizza, the Pentagon and connecting the pepperoni dots to China’s military parade

What insight does a flood of pizza orders to chains near the Pentagon give China about official American interest in its military parade? More than a slice, according to a Chinese social media account following the scent of melted cheese near the Department of Defence in Washington. Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV noted an apparent spike in pizza orders near the Pentagon during Beijing’s Victory Day parade. It released a video saying customer...

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4 h. ago Taiwan’s attack on the military parade in Beijing exposes its own weaknesses

Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te must be having a brain melt. His ideological attacks on Beijing have become more incoherent by the day. His ruling Democratic Progressive Party is now a premature lame duck after its abject failure to unseat a single one of the 31 Kuomintang lawmakers targeted in Taiwan’s recent recall votes. Maybe that’s why it is lashing out in all directions. Its latest attack? Shen Yu-chung, a deputy minister with the island’s Mainland Affairs Council, has accused...

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4 h. ago Taiwan’s criticism of military parade in Beijing exposes its own weaknesses

Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te must be having a brain melt. His ideological attacks on Beijing have become more incoherent by the day. His ruling Democratic Progressive Party is now a premature lame duck after its abject failure to unseat a single one of the 31 Kuomintang lawmakers targeted in Taiwan’s recent recall votes. Maybe that’s why it is lashing out in all directions. Its latest attack? Shen Yu-chung, a deputy minister with the island’s Mainland Affairs Council, has accused...

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4 h. ago My Take | Taiwan’s attack on the military parade in Beijing exposes its own weaknesses

My Take | Taiwan’s attack on the military parade in Beijing exposes its own weaknesses  South China Morning Post

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10 h. ago Beijing military parade marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

Beijing military parade marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II  Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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15 h. ago Analysis: Kim Jong Un turns Beijing military parade into a diplomatic victory

Analysis: Kim Jong Un turns Beijing military parade into a diplomatic victory  Nikkei Asia

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16 h. ago China, Russia and North Korea unite at Beijing military parade

China, Russia and North Korea unite at Beijing military parade  BBC

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18 h. ago Trump says Putin, Xi were just putting on a show with large Beijing military parade: 'They were hoping I was watching'

Trump says Putin, Xi were just putting on a show with large Beijing military parade: 'They were hoping I was watching'  New York Post

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18 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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19 h. ago Military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

Military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II  Президент России

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21 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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21 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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22 h. ago Malaysia’s Anwar signals support for China’s global vision during 4

Following two days in Tianjin for a regional bloc summit and another day of meetings with top Chinese leaders, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stood on the rostrum at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to witness a spectacular military parade. His appearance underscored Malaysia’s alignment with China’s push for a multipolar global order. Over the past week, China has showcased its growing diplomatic clout and military strength, culminating in Wednesday’s parade, which followed the two-day annual...

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23 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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25 h. ago China parade: What new weapons on show say about Beijing's military strength

China parade: What new weapons on show say about Beijing's military strength  BBC

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25 h. ago Video. Putin and Kim attend Xi's grand military parade in Beijing

Video. Putin and Kim attend Xi's grand military parade in Beijing  Euronews.com

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26 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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26 h. ago China holds largest military parade in Beijing with world leaders attending

China holds largest military parade in Beijing with world leaders attending  Anadolu Ajansı

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