China marked the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end with its military parade, held at Tiananmen Square, Beijing. World leaders like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, with other leaders from 26 Countries, attended the parade. Xi showcases the military power of China to the world and the strength that China holds on the world level.
The PRC (People’s Republic of China) organised the 80th Anniversary of World War II’s end by exhibiting the military parade, held at Tiananmen Square, Beijing. The parade was organised to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in WWII. China invited 26 heads of state and government representatives, and Beijing signalled hosting not just at the National level but a global diplomatic event.
China showed the world its real strength for the first time, showcasing the deadly combination of Missiles, Tanks, Jets, Launchers, and strong military power. China also unveiled its entire nuclear triad, highlighting land, sea, and air-capable systems. Standout weapons were DF-5C ICBM, DF-61 road mobile missiles, and Hypersonic “carrier-killer” missiles designed to challenge US naval dominance.
Xi Jinping’s role as both the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Military, he inspected the troops personally and demonstrated loyalty to his Communist Party of China. In his speech, Xi said it marks China’s first complete victory against foreign aggression in modern times. Japan officially surrendered on Sept. 2, 1945, by signing the Instrument of Surrender. China designated Sept. 3 as Victory Day. He mentioned China’s commitment ot peaceful development. “Humanity stands at a crossroads, facing a stark choice: embrace peace, dialogue, and mutually beneficial solutions, or descend into war, confrontation, and zero-sum conflicts,” he said.
The Event projected China’s military modernity and global ambition, positioning the nation as a peace-stabilising force, with readiness to make peace in any nation and to defend its interests as well. Xi offered the world a choice and declared China as “unstoppable”.
Putin and Kim’s participation made a bold statement of the formation of an alternative power bloc challenging the US hierarchy. The sitting and positioning of them close to Xi was said to be a symbol of alignment and trust. Whereas Western nations largely boycotted the divide between liberal democracies and authoritarian states. US President Trump dismissed the parade and event as a “show of conspiracy” and remarked that this adds fuel to tensions.
The Critics and Analysts all around the world illustrated how China seeks to redefine the international order, which itself is instability, and presenting Russia and North Korea as a guarantor of stability is concerning.
