China military parade live: Trump accuses Xi, Putin and Kim of ‘conspiring’ against US as new weapons unveiled
China’s Xi warns world must choose ‘peace or war’ at show of force flanked by Putin and Kim
- Chinese leader Xi Jinping presided over a major military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, emphasising a choice between peace and war, and dialogue over confrontation.
- The 90-minute parade showcased advanced military hardware, including hypersonic missiles, underwater drones, and a new intercontinental ballistic missile, with some items displayed publicly for the first time.
- Prominent foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, attended the ceremony, watching from Tiananmen Gate alongside Xi.
- Donald Trump commented on social media, questioning whether China would acknowledge American contributions in the war and implying a conspiracy with Russia and North Korea against the United States.
- Domestically, the event served to demonstrate China's progress and military strength, bolster support for the Communist Party and Xi, and project China as a significant global power.