Beijing – China – In a bold display of political and military strength, President Xi Jinping heralded China’s rise as “unstoppable” amid a grand Victory Day parade in Beijing. Flanked prominently by Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Xi’s presence underscored deepening strategic ties and a united front against Western influence.
The massive event marked the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end and served as a showcase for China’s modernized weaponry. Audiences witnessed advanced military assets, including intercontinental ballistic missiles, underwater drones, supersonic weapons, and a full nuclear triad, reflecting China’s growing capabilities across land, sea, and air.
Xi’s address framed the occasion as a choice between peace and conflict — but made clear that China stands ready, resolute, and unafraid. The show of force, both in hardware and leadership alignment, sent a resonant diplomatic message to global audiences: rising powers are consolidating power on their own terms.
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