""Today, mankind is faced with the choice of peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, win-win or zero-sum," Xi told a crowd of more than 50,000 spectators at Tiananmen Square, adding that the Chinese people "firmly stand on the right side of history". Riding in an open-top limousine, Xi then inspected the troops and cutting-edge military equipment such as hypersonic missiles, underwater drones and a weaponised 'robot wolf'."
"The event to mark 80 years since Japan's defeat at the end of World War Two was largely shunned by Western leaders, with Putin and Kim - pariahs in the West due to the Ukraine war and Kim's nuclear ambitions - the guests of honour. Designed to project China's military might and diplomatic clout, it also comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and volatile policymaking strain its relations with allies and rivals alike."
"Helicopters trailing large banners and fighter jets flew in formation during a 70-minute showcase that culminated in the release of 80,000 'peace' birds. Donning a tunic suit in the style worn by former leader Mao Zedong, Xi earlier greeted more than 25 leaders on the red carpet, including Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto who made a surprise appearance despite widespread protests at home. Seated between Putin and Kim in the viewing gallery, Xi repeatedly engaged in conversations with both leaders as thousands of troops and materiel paraded before them."
Beijing held an 80th-anniversary parade marking Japan's defeat in World War Two with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un as guests of honour while many Western leaders stayed away. The event showcased China's military capabilities, including hypersonic missiles, underwater drones and a weaponised 'robot wolf', with helicopters and fighter jets performing a 70-minute display that released 80,000 'peace' birds. Xi Jinping inspected the troops, wore a Mao-style tunic, greeted visiting leaders on the red carpet and warned that humanity faces a choice between peace or war, dialogue or confrontation. Putin later thanked North Korea for its soldiers' fighting in Ukraine during a bilateral meeting.
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