14 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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14 h. ago Xi greets veterans at Victory Day gala stressing Chinese narrative of WWII

After holding a massive military parade in the morning to mark 80 years since the end of World War II and showcase its growing military might and rising diplomatic stature, China held a gala at the Great Hall of the People, reinforcing its narrative about the second world war. The hour-and-a-half commemorative gala began at 8pm Wednesday, with President Xi Jinping and members of the Politburo greeting several surviving Chinese veterans of World War II. Their handshakes drew warm applause,...

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15 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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17 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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18 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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23 h. ago Here are the new weapons China unveiled at its big Victory Day parade

Here are the new weapons China unveiled at its big Victory Day parade  Business Insider

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24 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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26 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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26 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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26 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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28 h. ago ‘Carrier killer’, China’s Himars, latest tanks on display at Victory Day parade

‘Carrier killer’, China’s Himars, latest tanks on display at Victory Day parade  South China Morning Post

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29 h. ago China’s victory day live: Trump criticises parade as Xi Jinping appears alongside Putin and Kim Jong

China’s victory day live: Trump criticises parade as Xi Jinping appears alongside Putin and Kim Jong-un  The Guardian

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30 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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30 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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30 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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30 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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30 h. ago China’s advanced weapons roll through Beijing in ‘credible’ show of deterrence

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. China has hosted 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 delivered...

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30 h. ago China parades new weapons in show of ‘strategic ace’ deterrence – as it happened

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. China has hosted 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 delivered...

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30 h. ago China’s military parade, as it happened: new weapons debut in show of deterrence

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. China has hosted 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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31 h. ago China military parade live updates: Putin, Kim Jong Un attend Xi's 'Victory Day' event in Beijing

China military parade live updates: Putin, Kim Jong Un attend Xi's 'Victory Day' event in Beijing  NBC News

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