THE "Axis of Evil" will lay down the gauntlet for a World War Three showdown with the West at Beijing's military parade, experts believe.

The eyes of the world will be on the tyrannical trio of Xi Jinping , Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un as they try to cement themselves as a new world order.

The parade will mark the first ever time Xi, Kim and Vlad have met together since all three rose to power.

The powerful leaders, often dubbed the "Axis of Evil" due to how they rule over their nations with an iron fist, are seeking to challenge the dominance of the US-led West.

All three have an explosive relationship with the rival bloc from China 's constant threats to invade Taiwan by force , Russia's refusal to end the war in Ukraine and Kim's worrying nuclear arsenal .

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