Overview

• China’s military said more than 10,000 troops, over 100 aircraft and hundreds of vehicles took part, with new intercontinental missiles including the DF‑5C and DF‑61 on display.
• Xi Jinping pledged to accelerate creation of a world‑class force, defend sovereignty and achieve full reunification with Taiwan in his address.
• Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un watched from Xi’s side; Russia’s TASS reported they held talks and that Putin asked Kim to visit Russia soon.
• South Korea’s National Assembly speaker U Won‑sik greeted and shook hands with Kim before the event, an unusual contact confirmed by his office.
• Global responses ranged from a cautionary post by U.S. President Trump to Taiwan President Lai’s critique, while North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun splashed Kim’s Beijing appearance on its front page.