4 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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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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10 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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11 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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13 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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15 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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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 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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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 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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19 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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20 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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20 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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20 h. ago Xi, Putin and Kim stand united at Beijing military parade in historic show of authoritarian strength

Xi, Putin and Kim stand united at Beijing military parade in historic show of authoritarian strength  CNN

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21 h. ago Beijing shows off drones, missiles and lasers in military parade

Beijing shows off drones, missiles and lasers in military parade  yahoo.com

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21 h. ago Xi Jinping leads Beijing parade displaying China’s military power

Xi Jinping leads Beijing parade displaying China’s military power  Al Jazeera

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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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22 h. ago China military parade: BBC correspondents react to Beijing's show of strength

China military parade: BBC correspondents react to Beijing's show of strength  BBC

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22 h. ago ‘Let us make an even greater Hong Kong contribution’: John Lee at Beijing parade

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has led 360 representatives from Hong Kong – the city’s largest-ever delegation – in attending a military parade in Beijing to mark China’s victory over Japan in World War II, while other senior officials, students and residents observed commemorative events held locally. The parade also saw former city leader Leung Chun-ying seated at the main podium of Tiananmen Square’s gate tower. Leung, a state leader, now serves as a vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s...

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