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China Stages Massive Military Parade as Xi Hosts Putin and Kim in Beijing

Western absences underscored Beijing’s public alignment with Russia and North Korea.

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Militärparade in Peking
Der chinesische Präsident Xi Jinping nimmt am Dienstag, den 2. September 2025, an einem trilateralen Treffen mit dem mongolischen Präsidenten Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh und dem russischen Präsidenten Wladimir Putin im Fujian-Saal der Großen Halle des Volkes in Peking, China, teil.
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Overview

  • China showcased new domestically produced systems including anti-ship missiles, combat drones and nuclear-capable ballistic missiles during the tightly choreographed event in Tiananmen Square.
  • Xi Jinping cast the display in nationalist terms, declaring China’s revival "unstoppable" and framing a global choice between peace or war while calling for a world‑class People’s Liberation Army.
  • The gathering marked the first joint public appearance of Xi, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, highlighting closer ties among the three leaders.
  • Many Western diplomats skipped the ceremony, turning the spectacle into a geopolitical signal that drew irritation in the West and closer scrutiny from U.S. defense analysts.
  • President Donald Trump accused Xi, Putin and Kim of "conspiring" against the United States in a Truth Social post, even as he said in a radio interview he was not worried about a military threat.