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China to Stage September 3 Tiananmen Parade Showcasing Modernized Forces

Xi Jinping will deliver a keynote at Tiananmen Square highlighting the PLA’s modernization drive with Russian President Vladimir Putin among invited guests

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FILE - Chinese President Xi Jinping is displayed on a screen as Type 99A2 Chinese battle tanks take part in a parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender during World War II held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing on Sept. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
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Overview

  • China has confirmed a grand military parade at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3 to mark 80 years since Japan’s World War II surrender.
  • President Xi Jinping will preside over the event and deliver a keynote showcasing the People’s Liberation Army’s modernization efforts.
  • The parade will display marching formations, armored columns and aerial flypasts alongside unmanned units and new intelligent systems.
  • Organizers will highlight the PLA’s latest hypersonic missiles and advanced electronic warfare equipment.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin and other foreign dignitaries are expected to attend following a U.S. parade hosted by President Trump less than 10 days ago.