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China Confirms Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin Will Attend Sept. 3 Military Parade in Beijing

The guest list signals Beijing’s effort to pair a sweeping PLA showcase with a public display of alignment with Moscow, Pyongyang and a largely non‑Western cohort.

This composite photo, released by the Korean Central News Agency, Xinhua and Tass, shows (from L to R) Chinese President Xi Jinping, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stands next to snipers during a visit to a special operation training base at an undisclosed location in this undated picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency August 28, 2025. KCNA via REUTERS
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Overview

  • China’s foreign ministry said 26 foreign heads of state and government are invited to the Tiananmen Square event marking 80 years since Japan’s surrender, with Xi Jinping presiding.
  • North Korea’s KCNA confirmed Kim’s trip, which would be his first visit to China since 2019 and his first joint public appearance with Xi and Putin.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend, as China stages one of its largest parades in years featuring tens of thousands of troops and advanced weapons systems.
  • Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is the only Western leader on the announced list, while South Korea will be represented by National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik.
  • KCNA separately reported Kim inspected special operations and sniper units, calling the buildout of special operations forces a top priority in military preparations.