China flexed its military muscle at a huge military parade in Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War II, displaying its latest generation of stealth fighters, tanks and ballistic missiles amid a highly choreographed cast of thousands. The parade through Tiananmen Square on Wednesday morning was overseen by Chinese President Xi…
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Beijing to attend a military parade with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins “The Takeout” to assess the show of force. Source link
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…
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…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend China’s military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the Second World War and the War of Resistance against Japan, in Beijing on Wednesday (September 3, 2025). Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.(Reuters) The event will see participation from around 26 foreign leaders, underscoring Beijing’s push to project…
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…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed into China by train on Tuesday, heading to Beijing for a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. He also has meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Why It Matters Neighboring China has been North Korea’s…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea’s state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate their three-way unity against the United States. Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among…
China is about to host an extraordinary military gathering with some of the world’s most powerful leaders, but United States President Donald Trump isn’t on the guest list. On September 3, the streets of Beijing will be transformed into a parade ground for a mammoth military march showcasing China’s newest hardware. The spectacle will include…
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Beijing will roll out the red carpet for more than two dozen world leaders at two major, defense-related events in the coming week. The guest lists, including notable omissions, are a window into China’s ambitions, alliances and continued attempts to expand its influence. The two events are the annual summit of…