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Military reveals and bold messaging: five key takeaways from China’s big parade
A highly choreographed display and formidable guest list were designed to send a message to the US and its allies about China’s strength
Xi Jinping has presided over China’s largest-ever military parade, orchestrated to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war, which China calls the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
The event caps off a big week of diplomacy for China’s leader, coming just days after the Chinese city of Tianjin hosted a major summit for leaders of the global south.