56 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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56 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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58 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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63 h. ago China military parade: Xi, Putin, Kim in defiant show of strength

China military parade: Xi, Putin, Kim in defiant show of strength  NBC News

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65 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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68 h. ago What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength

What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength  BBC

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2 d. ago Putin and Kim join Xi in show of strength as China unveils new weapons at huge military parade

Putin and Kim join Xi in show of strength as China unveils new weapons at huge military parade  BBC

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2 d. 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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3 d. ago The 5 key takeaways from China’s Victory Day military parade

China hosted two dozen world leaders for a huge military parade in Tiananmen Square on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. It was only the second time Beijing has held a Victory Day parade, the first taking place a decade ago. The parade – which started at 9am and lasted nearly 90 minutes – was viewed by many as a showcase of China’s growing military strength. But it was also an attempt by Beijing to cement its global leadership status and to show its rising...

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3 d. ago China displays military strength in parade on 80th anniversary of WWII's end

China displays military strength in parade on 80th anniversary of WWII's end  Politico

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3 d. ago China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII

China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII  AP News

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2 w. ago China to unveil advanced weapons at huge military parade to mark WWII end

China to unveil advanced weapons at huge military parade to mark WWII end  Al Jazeera

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