Tue Sep 02 12:26:58 UTC 2025: **News Article: China Hosts Largest-Ever Military Parade, Showcasing Strength and Commemorating WWII Victory**

**Beijing, China** – China is hosting a massive military parade today, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. President Xi Jinping is welcoming a host of world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, to witness the display of Chinese military might.

The parade, China’s largest ever, features advanced weaponry, including drones, hypersonic missiles, and fighter jets. Hundreds of aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will participate, and over 1,000 musicians will commemorate China’s resistance against Japan, dating back to the 1931 invasion of Manchuria.

Xi Jinping is expected to deliver a speech at the event, which includes 45 troop contingents marching through Tiananmen Square. Security has been heightened across Beijing in the lead-up to the parade.

While the event has drawn leaders from across the globe, including those from Russia, North Korea, Myanmar, Iran, Pakistan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, and Belarus, the presence of only two European leaders, the Prime Ministers of Slovakia and Serbia, is notable. Both nations have been critical of Western sanctions against Russia.

The parade serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during WWII, where an estimated 20 million Chinese people died. While acknowledging the contributions of the Kuomintang (KMT) forces, the parade is expected to highlight the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) role in defeating Japan, especially at a time of heightened tensions with Taiwan, which is ruled by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

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