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China Confirms Kim to Attend Beijing Parade as Putin Joins, New Weapons Set for Debut

Beijing uses the Sept. 3 commemoration to signal military modernization, highlighting non‑Western partners.

Chinesische Soldaten üben für die Militärparade am 3. September.
Soldatinnen der chinesischen Volksbefreiungsarmee üben Marschieren.

Overview

  • The Chinese Foreign Ministry said Kim Jong Un will travel to Beijing for the Sept. 3 military parade, with Vladimir Putin also slated to attend.
  • Xi Jinping is set to host about 26 foreign leaders, with Slovakia’s Robert Fico the only EU head of government on the list.
  • Invitees include leaders from Iran, Belarus, Serbia and Pakistan, reflecting a guest roster dominated by non‑Western states.
  • PLA officials say the parade will debut hypersonic, missile‑defense and strategic rockets alongside new tanks and unmanned systems during a roughly 70‑minute display.
  • Security has been tightened across the capital in the run‑up to the event as China publicly welcomes Kim and signals deeper cooperation with North Korea.