US EditionNorth Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Will Attend a Military Parade in Beijing Next Week
More than two dozen foreign leaders will attend the parade showcasing over 10,000 troops and advanced weapons, emphasizing China's military modernization efforts.
- Next week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will travel to Beijing to attend a military parade on September 3, 2025, in Tiananmen Square, state media said.
- China is staging the parade to showcase its military modernization, featuring over 10,000 troops and hundreds of advanced weapons under Xi Jinping's program, amid regional tensions over Taiwan and territorial disputes.
- The roster includes regional figures while excluding major Western leaders, reflecting geopolitical tensions surrounding the parade on September 3, 2025.
- KCNA confirmed Kim's attendance, marking his first trip to China since 2019, while Beijing's leadership projects military strength amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty; no leaders from the United States or major Western European countries are expected.
- The absence of United States and major Western European countries highlights divisions linked to Russia's war in Ukraine, while China borders North Korea and is its closest ally, explaining Kim's trip to Beijing next week.
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