- China held a massive military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, showcasing hypersonic missiles, intercontinental ballistic missiles, underwater drones, and advanced aircraft.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China was “unstoppable” and emphasized the global choice between “peace or war,” positioning China as a stabilizing force in an unstable world.
- Xi was joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un in an unprecedented public show of unity against Western influence and U.S. dominance.
- The parade capped a week of diplomacy, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where Xi and Putin criticized U.S. “hegemonism” and promoted alternative global leadership.
- U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the gathering, accusing Xi, Putin, and Kim of conspiring against the U.S.
China Holds Military Parade Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the End of WWII
