China's missiles, drones and fighter jets were on display in a major parade as troops marched in lockstep by President Xi Jinping, who leads the Communist Party The military parade has drawn attention from around the world (Image: Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

China showcased its military might, including missiles, fighter jets and other military hardware - some of which were on public display for the first time - in a grand parade on Wednesday (local time). ‌

Troops marched in unison past President Xi Jinping , who not only leads the Communist Party but also heads the military as the chairman of the Central Military Commission. ‌

The spectacle commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Millions of Chinese people were kille

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