Beijing — China will host its biggest military parade ever on Wednesday, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and Japan's formal surrender. The massive procession will go down Chang-an Avenue, the name of which means "Eternal Peace."

Joining Chinese Prime Minister Xi Jinping for the "Victory Day" event — which will showcase some of China's newest and most advanced weapons — will be Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

Rehearsals have been underway for weeks, and security in the sprawling Chinese capital has been extra tight. All buildings overlooking the parade route will be locked down as the leaders and other dignitaries from 26 countries take in the spectacle, along with some 50,000 spectators.

For China's 72-year-old leader Xi, it will b

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