Archive · 20 Aug 2025
China to Stage Massive Military Parade in September
China is putting on a big military parade in September to celebrate the end of World War II.
They will march a lot of soldiers and show off new weapons like fast missiles.
The parade is in Beijing, and President Xi Jinping and other leaders will watch.
This show is also a way for China to show how strong its military is.
It has been 80 years since the end of World War 2 when Japan surrendered.
China will hold a large military parade in Beijing in September.
The parade commemorates 80 years since the end of World War Two.
The parade will showcase new military hardware including hypersonic weapons.
Tens of thousands of people will participate, with President Xi Jinping overseeing.
Foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, are expected to attend.
- Who
- China's military, President Xi Jinping, and foreign leaders.
- What
- China will hold a large military parade.
- When
- September.
- Where
- Beijing, China.
- Why
- To commemorate the end of World War II and showcase military strength.
Concerns
China's Stance
Projection of Power
Concerns
Some neighboring countries and Western nations are concerned about China's display of military power.
China's Stance
China says it is a peace-loving nation.
- Event
- Military Parade
- Date
- September
- Location
- Beijing, China
- Purpose
- Commemorate WWII, display military hardware
- Attendees
- President Xi Jinping, foreign leaders
- Equipment
- New military hardware, hypersonic weapons
