China, demonstration of force in Beijing/ Military parade in the presence of Putin and Kim Jong Un
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that the world is facing a choice between peace and war, during a grand military parade in Beijing, where he stood alongside Russian leader Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
The event, organized to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender at the end of World War II, was boycotted by most Western leaders. Putin and Kim, who are isolated from the West due to the war in Ukraine and North Korea's nuclear programs, were the guests of honor.
The parade was a show of China's military might and diplomatic influence at a time when tensions with the United States have risen due to tariffs and the volatile policies of US President Donald Trump.
"Today, humanity faces a choice: peace or war, dialogue or confrontation," Xi told a crowd of more than 50,000 spectators in Tiananmen Square, adding that the Chinese people "stand firmly on the right side of history."
Riding in an open limousine, Xi inspected troops and cutting-edge military technology, including hypersonic missiles, underwater drones and an armed “robot wolf.” Helicopters carrying large banners and fighter jets flew in formations during a 70-minute spectacle that ended with the release of 80,000 white birds, a symbol of peace.
Seated between Putin and Kim Jong Un on the grandstand, Xi was seen chatting with the two leaders several times as troops and weapons passed by. It was the first time the three leaders had appeared together in public.
"Please convey my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un as they plot against the United States of America," Donald Trump wrote in a post to the Chinese leader on the Truth Social platform as the parade unfolded. He also recalled the US's role in helping China liberate itself from Japan during World War II.
However, Trump earlier told reporters that he did not view the parade as a direct challenge to the United States. Meanwhile, Japan's top government spokesman declined to comment on the parade, adding that Asia's two largest economies are building a "constructive relationship."
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