Archive · 3 Sep 2025
China's Parade: Xi, Putin, Kim Unite; Signals New World Order
China held a large military parade to celebrate its WWII victory over Japan.
Leaders from China, Russia, and North Korea attended and met together.
This marks the first time in 66 years that these leaders have met.
Putin praised North Korea for supporting Russia in the war in Ukraine.
Xi Jinping highlighted the importance of peace.
Trump criticized the gathering.
The event displayed military power and a show of defiance.
China commemorated the 80th anniversary of Japan's defeat in WWII with a military parade.
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-un attended the parade, marking the first such gathering in 66 years.
Putin praised North Korean troops for supporting Russia in Ukraine.
Xi Jinping said China will pursue peaceful development.
Trump criticized the meeting of the leaders.
- Who
- Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un, Donald Trump
- What
- Military parade and meeting of leaders
- When
- September 3, 80th anniversary commemoration
- Where
- Tiananmen Square, Beijing
- Why
- To commemorate WWII victory; display trilateral solidarity
China/Allies
Western Perspectives
Global Alliances
China/Allies
The meeting displayed the strengthening of alliances between China, Russia, and North Korea, signaling an alternative to the US-led world order.
Western Perspectives
The meeting is viewed with concern and alarm in the West.
- Event
- 80th Anniversary of Japan's Defeat in WWII
- Location
- Beijing, Tiananmen Square
- Key Attendees
- Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un
- Date
- September 3
- Significance
- First meeting of the three leaders in 66 years
- Putin's Remarks
- Praised North Korean troops' 'sacrifice' in Ukraine
Sources
China Victory Day Parade 2025: Putin, Kim Jong Un among leaders attending China’s Grand Military Parade at Tiananmen Square
Kremlin hawk Patrushev urges Japan to halt ‘militarisation’ towards Russia, China
New Axis of Power? Xi Jinping, Putin, Kim Jong-Un Send Defiant Message To Trump at Beijing's Victory Parade
North Korea's Kim Jong-un joins Putin and Xi at military parade, first such gathering in 66 years
'Brave, heroic': Russia's Putin praises North Korean troops' ‘sacrifice’ in Ukraine war as Kim vows ‘full support’
