Overview

• The three leaders appeared together in public for the first time at China’s Victory Day parade in Tiananmen Square.
• China used the event to showcase next‑generation weaponry, unveiling a long‑range hypersonic missile, underwater drones and robotic wolves.
• North Korea’s foreign ministry issued a statement accusing the U.S. and Western governments of “tyranny” and endorsing a Beijing‑led balance of power.
• South Korean researchers say Kim’s priority is reviving trade with China, which accounted for up to 98% of North Korean exports in 2023.
• President Trump said he watched the parade, called it “very, very impressive,” and suggested the leaders wanted his attention.