38 h. ago China’s party diplomacy in play as communist leaders gather for parade

The past week has been a flurry of not only state-level diplomacy but also party-to-party outreach, with President Xi Jinping receiving a series of leaders from the four remaining communist countries on a single day. Xi held meetings with leaders from Cuba, North Korea, Laos and Vietnam, all of whom attended Wednesday’s military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war against Japanese aggression. While Beijing has no interest in promoting a communist...

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68 h. ago Video: Xi Jinping Launches China’s Biggest Military Purge Since Mao

Video: Xi Jinping Launches China’s Biggest Military Purge Since Mao  Bloomberg.com

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3 d. ago Leaders of China, Russia, North Korea appear at military parade

Leaders of China, Russia, North Korea appear at military parade  NBC News

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago China parade shows Xi as global leader, with military to rival US

China parade shows Xi as global leader, with military to rival US  BBC

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago China holds largest military parade in Beijing with world leaders attending

China holds largest military parade in Beijing with world leaders attending  Anadolu Ajansı

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Putin and Kim Jong Un join Chinese leader for Beijing military parade

Putin and Kim Jong Un join Chinese leader for Beijing military parade  Yahoo News UK

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4 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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4 d. ago Leaders gather in Beijing for military display – as it happened

Leaders gather in Beijing for military display – as it happened  The Guardian

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4 d. ago Moment Xi, Putin and Kim pose with world leaders at China's military parade

Moment Xi, Putin and Kim pose with world leaders at China's military parade  BBC

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5 d. ago Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir to join Kim, Putin among world leaders at China military parade | World News

Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir to join Kim, Putin among world leaders at China military parade | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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5 d. ago Putin, Xi and other world leaders gather in Beijing ahead of military parade

Putin, Xi and other world leaders gather in Beijing ahead of military parade  CBS News

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5 d. ago Congress returns to the Capitol and China's military parade to welcome world leaders: Morning Rundown

Congress returns to the Capitol and China's military parade to welcome world leaders: Morning Rundown  NBC News

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6 d. ago North Korean leader takes train to China for military parade, Yonhap says

North Korean leader takes train to China for military parade, Yonhap says  Reuters

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6 d. ago French influence in Vietnam declines as Chinese language, culture gain ground

As Vietnam celebrates the 80th anniversary of its declaration of independence from colonial rule this week, French cultural influence remains ubiquitous, but not many people in the Southeast Asian nation are aware of its prevalence. A massive military parade will herald on Tuesday the independence proclaimed by revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh on September 2, 1945, which was meant to end nearly a century of French rule but instead started a decade-long war until the defeated French eventually...

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6 d. ago A look at the world leaders attending China’s SCO summit and military parade

A look at the world leaders attending China’s SCO summit and military parade  AP News

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1 week ago North Korean leader to attend China’s Sept. 3 military parade

North Korean leader to attend China’s Sept. 3 military parade  The Korea Herald

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