9 d. ago Will Trump visit China for WWII victory parade? Optimism as speculation swirls

Speculation that US President Donald Trump may visit Beijing in September has sparked “cautious optimism” among some Chinese analysts about a possible diplomatic breakthrough as trade ties between the rival powers teeter on the edge of a fragile truce. A Kyodo report on Sunday citing unnamed sources said that China was planning to invite Trump to its Victory Parade in Tiananmen Square on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. When asked to comment on the report on...

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9 d. ago Chinese FM responds to enquiry about whether China plans to invite Trump to military parade in Beijing in September

Chinese FM responds to enquiry about whether China plans to invite Trump to military parade in Beijing in September  Global Times

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1 week ago China to invite Trump to Sept. military parade marking WWII victory

China to invite Trump to Sept. military parade marking WWII victory  Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.

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2 w. ago China will bring out the big guns for its military parade. What’s it all about?

China is preparing to show off its military might with a huge parade in Beijing on September 3 marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan in World War II. As well as thousands of goose-stepping soldiers, the People’s Liberation Army will bring out the big guns with its latest missile systems, weaponry and aircraft on display for the first time since the last military parade six years ago. Why hold a parade? The PLA has not fought a war since the 1990s and its military parades since...

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2 w. ago Explainer | China will bring out the big guns for its military parade. What’s it all about?

Explainer | China will bring out the big guns for its military parade. What’s it all about?  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Marching to Different Drums: The Army’s Birthday Parade as Seen from China

Marching to Different Drums: The Army’s Birthday Parade as Seen from China  War on the Rocks

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2 w. ago China to hold military parade on Sept. 3 to mark 80 years since WWII's end

China to hold military parade on Sept. 3 to mark 80 years since WWII's end  Nikkei Asia

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2 w. ago China to hold military parade Sept. 3 for 80th anniv. of end of WWII

China to hold military parade Sept. 3 for 80th anniv. of end of WWII  Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.

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2 w. ago China to mark 80th WWII anniversary with military parade in September

China will stage a military parade to commemorate the end of World War II – the second time it has held the event – as conflicts rage around the world, including the latest between Iran and Israel. It will be held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3, a decade after the People’s Liberation Army first staged a Victory Day parade. It is part of a ceremony marking 80 years since China defeated Japan and the global victory against fascism, Hu Heping, deputy head of the Communist Party’s...

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3 w. ago Latest news: Houston hotel expands; 100th Days Inn in China; Paradox debuts in Australia

Latest news: Houston hotel expands; 100th Days Inn in China; Paradox debuts in Australia  Hotel Investment Today

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3 w. ago How do the US robot dogs in Trump’s military parade stack up against China’s?

The US Army showed robot dogs during the 250th anniversary parade in Washington on Saturday, in a future-focused segment showcasing its pursuit of technological superiority in autonomous and intelligent combat. Two models of autonomous robotic dogs – formally known as quadruped unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs) – and their operators marched alongside traditional army equipment, passing before President Donald Trump in front of the White House. The US Marine Corps also has robot dogs, using them...

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3 w. ago ‘Uncertain future’ for US, Hong Kong MTR’s allure: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Setting sun’: on Trump’s parade day, Chinese media see a US in decline 2. Why are mainland Chinese tourists posing in front of MTR stations in Hong Kong? 3. China’s extreme heat shield breaks thermal limit on hypersonic flight 4. After the ceasefire, leaders of India and Pakistan seek cover...

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3 w. ago ‘Nothing new’: US Army parade holds no surprises for Chinese military minds

The US Army’s parade through Washington on Saturday offered no surprises, Chinese military observers said, while cautioning that the full force of American power was not on show. The parade for the US Army’s 250th anniversary showcased a range of American equipment, including Abrams tanks, Paladin artillery, robot dogs, reconnaissance drones, AH-64 Apache helicopters and Joint Light Tactical Vehicles. Most of the technology is well known, with machinery such as the Abrams tanks deployed widely...

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3 w. ago How Trump’s Military Parade Compares to China, Russia and North Korea

How Trump’s Military Parade Compares to China, Russia and North Korea  WSJ

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