Chinese President Xi Jinping will join Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un at a grand military parade in Beijing on September 3 to mark the 80th Anniversary of Japan’s Surrender in World War II and signal their united front with one another despite rising tensions with the West. Reuters [+5], The Wall Street Journal | The Sun |
+3 This event marks the first time all three leaders will appear together publicly, signaling an increasing strategic alignment among their nations. China’s annual military parade, one of its largest for years, will feature thousands of troops displaying advanced military technology – such as hypersonic missiles and new defense systems – in a high-profile show of force to demonstrate China’s growing military capability and challenge the U.S.-led global order.
Kim Jong Un’s presence is noteworthy as this will be his first multilateral summit appearance since becoming leader of North Korea in 2011. This shows North Korea has strengthened relations with both Russia and China despite some tension over nuclear weapons issues and military cooperation; recent months have witnessed increased trade, diplomatic visits and trade deals between them both. AP News/The Wall Street Journal
Attracting 26 world leaders as guests for the parade includes Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto are just a few notable attendees – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend in particular as will Belarusian and Indonesian presidents along with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico who has voiced opposition to EU sanctions against Russia; no US or EU leaders will attend further emphasizing their geopolitical divide.
The Sun, Reuters + Al Jazeera will provide coverage.
China’s National Day Parade marks a key event in its efforts to assert its influence and challenge Western dominance on the global stage. Analysts view this event as a demonstration of international solidarity seeking to reshape international order with China at the forefront. Putin and Kim joining Xi in this parade sends a powerful message against Western pressures and sanctions.

As Beijing prepares for the parade, the international community remains keenly aware that this may mark a turning point in global geopolitics; one marked by more assertive, united bloc led by China, Russia and North Korea whose impact will surely reverberate across diplomatic, economic and security spheres over time.

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