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Former Australian politicians to attend China's huge military parade

On Wednesday, former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews and former NSW premier Bob Carr attended Beijing's Tiananmen Square military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with over 50,000 spectators and leaders like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un.
China organised the parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender, framing WWII as a turning point in national rejuvenation, while President Xi Jinping earlier this week opposed 'hegemonism and power politics'.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley criticized Daniel Andrews' attendance, saying `They need to explain why they're attending a military parade that Vladimir Putin is attending and what that actually tells the world`, while Bob Carr and defenders highlighted dialogue and state ties.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended Australians attending China's parade, saying they weren't there to meet Putin or Kim, while Canberra announced it would send a diplomat and reaffirm support for the US partnership.
Andrews' history of China visits — seven as premier — helps explain the ongoing ties as Premier Jacinta Allan plans a trade mission this month, while Putin and Kim gained backing at the summit.

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