China’s Display of Military Might at Historic WWII Anniversary Parade
China plans a grand military parade on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender. Featuring the latest weaponry, President Xi Jinping will speak on PLA's advanced capabilities. The parade signals China's military modernization, with a focus on Taiwan and regional power dynamics.
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China is set to showcase its military prowess on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender with a grand parade. Highlighting the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) latest weaponry, the event promises to underscore China's technological advancements.
President Xi Jinping, a strong proponent of military parades, will deliver a speech during the ceremony. The parade will feature hypersonic weapons and advanced electronic systems, displaying the PLA's robust ability to adapt to modern warfare, reported Wu Zeke, a senior PLA officer.
The military parade reflects China's continued ambitions to become the dominant military power in the Asia-Pacific region, notably aiming at reunifying Taiwan and challenging U.S. influence, as part of its comprehensive military modernization efforts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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