US EditionChina's Military Parade: Some Cause for Concern, but Mostly Show
Xi Jinping marked the 80th anniversary of World War Two's end with a Beijing parade and diplomatic summits, reinforcing his leadership amid economic and geopolitical challenges.
- On September 3, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over a military parade in Beijing commemorating eight decades since the conclusion of World War II.
- The parade took place shortly after Xi Jinping engaged in a prominent meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering in Tianjin, highlighting increased diplomatic efforts.
- Xi, dressed in a grey suit reminiscent of Mao Zedong’s style and appearing in good health, was accompanied by the leaders of Russia and North Korea during the recent event, and last month he made a notable trip to Tibet amidst significant challenges both within China and internationally.
- An expert from the Asia Society commented this week’s diplomatic efforts highlight Xi’s firm control over the top levels of the Communist Party, while also emphasizing that these developments do not necessarily indicate a broader move toward a China-dominated global order.
- The parade and diplomatic efforts helped divert attention from China's economic slowdown and showcased Beijing's ambition to present itself as a reliable partner amid growing US tensions and trade tariffs.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled down Beijing's Avenue of Eternal Peace in a black limousine at the climax of a dramatic week for the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong. Just two days after hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, Xi displayed China's military might in a massive parade marking 80 years since victory over Japan and the end of World War II. Two figures stood out among the guests. When Xi joine…
China's military parade: Some cause for concern, but mostly show
China's President Xi Jinping presided over a massive military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. President Xi used the occasion to display the country’s latest military hardware and growing defense ambitions. The 90-minute event featured a range of weaponry, including missiles, fighter jets, drones and other advanced systems — much of it revealed publicly for the first time. Analysts described the parade a…
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