52 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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52 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 parades statecraft and hardware as world faces ‘critical’ choices

China crowned a busy week of grand diplomacy with a spectacular military parade on Wednesday, sending a message to the world that it has the determination and strength to champion a multipolar global order as geopolitical challenges rise. Flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and leaders from 26 countries, President Xi Jinping gave a keynote speech on top of the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the war against...

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66 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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2 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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2 d. ago Xi, with Kim and Putin on his side, leads delegation for Beijing military parade

Xi, with Kim and Putin on his side, leads delegation for Beijing military parade  CNN

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3 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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3 d. ago North Korean leader Kim in China ahead of historic meeting with Putin, Xi

North Korean leader Kim in China ahead of historic meeting with Putin, Xi  France 24

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6 d. ago Hong Kong’s John Lee to lead delegation to Beijing for military parade

Hong Kong’s chief executive will lead a delegation to Beijing next week to attend a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and has pledged to install commemorative plaques at various local sites to deepen residents’ understanding of the city’s wartime history. John Lee Ka-chiu on Saturday also continued his community visits ahead of his policy address next month, expressing concern over recent family tragedies while recognising the work of care teams. Lee said...

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8 d. ago Kim Jong Un to join Putin and other leaders at China military parade

Kim Jong Un to join Putin and other leaders at China military parade  BBC

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