Xi Hosts Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Military Parade in China

Xi Hosts Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Military Parade in China

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at expanding Chinese influence on the world stage, Belgium pledging to recognize Palestinian statehood, and alleged Russian interference with a European Commission flight. A New, Multipolar World Chinese President Xi Jinping presented his vision of a new world order this week: one where Beijing’s military and diplomatic…

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Putin and Kim Jong Un join Xi Jinping for parade to showcase China's power, and a growing anti-U.S. union

Putin and Kim Jong Un join Xi Jinping for parade to showcase China’s power, and a growing anti-U.S. union

Beijing — China will host its biggest military parade ever on Wednesday, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and Japan’s formal surrender. The massive procession will go down Chang-an Avenue, the name of which means “Eternal Peace.” Joining Chinese Prime Minister Xi Jinping for the “Victory Day” event — which…

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