2 h. ago Chinese man detained for ‘inappropriate comments’ about Victory Day parade

A man in the central province of Hubei was detained for allegedly making “inappropriate comments” about China’s Victory Day military parade and spreading rumours. According to cyber police in the city of Xiangyang, the 47-year-old man, surnamed Meng, made slanderous and derogatory remarks on Wednesday while commenting on a social media post about the parade held in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. When others expressed patriotic sentiment, Meng “insulted them and...

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9 h. ago China’s drone display at Victory Day parade signals new era of air power

Among the many pieces of advanced military hardware showcased during Wednesday’s Victory Day parade in Beijing were at least four unnamed drones, at least one of which was a “loyal wingman”, a stealth attack drone supposedly capable of coordinated aerial warfare alongside crewed jets, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The appearance left military observers to speculate about what they had seen, and raised many new questions. Some experts believe the advanced aircraft are capable of hypersonic...

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9 h. ago Beyond the parade, what China’s new stealth drones mean for future air combat

Among the many pieces of advanced military hardware showcased during Wednesday’s Victory Day parade in Beijing were at least four unnamed drones, at least one of which was a “loyal wingman”, a stealth attack drone supposedly capable of coordinated aerial warfare alongside crewed jets, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The appearance left military observers to speculate about what they had seen, and raised many new questions. Some experts believe the advanced aircraft are capable of hypersonic...

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12 h. ago Who's Applauding China's 'Victory' Military Parade? Dictators — That's Who

Who's Applauding China's 'Victory' Military Parade? Dictators — That's Who  JAPAN Forward

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24 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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25 h. ago Chinese leader Xi holds talks with North Korea’s Kim in Beijing

President Xi Jinping is holding talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Beijing, state media reported, in their first sit-down in six years. Thursday’s meeting came a day after Kim appeared with Xi, alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Tiananmen Square for a Victory Day military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. It was the first time that the three leaders had gathered in the same place, in what was viewed as a rare show of unity against the West and...

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40 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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42 h. ago China’s Xi showcases new weaponry at Victory Day military parade

China’s Xi showcases new weaponry at Victory Day military parade  CNN

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46 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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52 h. ago China’s Victory Day military parade: Who attended and what happened?

China’s Victory Day military parade: Who attended and what happened?  Al Jazeera

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53 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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54 h. ago China military parade marks 80th anniversary of victory day – in pictures

China military parade marks 80th anniversary of victory day – in pictures  The Guardian

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55 h. ago China’s Military Parade, in Photos: Xi Unveils New Weapons Alongside Putin and Kim

China’s Military Parade, in Photos: Xi Unveils New Weapons Alongside Putin and Kim  The New York TimesChina military parade: Xi unveils new weapons as Putin, Kim Jong Un attend 'Victory Day' event  NBC NewsChina unveils latest weapons in military parade as Xi hosts Putin and Kim  CNN

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55 h. ago Beijing stages military parade to commemorate WWII victory over Japan

Beijing stages military parade to commemorate WWII victory over Japan  yahoo.com

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55 h. 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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55 h. ago HK schools broadcast Beijing military parade to mark war victory anniversary

HK schools broadcast Beijing military parade to mark war victory anniversary  The Standard (HK)

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58 h. ago China will host its "biggest" military parade for "Victory Day" on Wednesday. Here's what to know.

China will host its "biggest" military parade for "Victory Day" on Wednesday. Here's what to know.  CBS News

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58 h. ago China hosted its "biggest" military parade for "Victory Day" on Wednesday. Here's what to know.

China hosted its "biggest" military parade for "Victory Day" on Wednesday. Here's what to know.  CBS News

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59 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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59 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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