From the images of Xi with Putin and Kim to a growing focus on nuclear weapons, here are the key moments from Tiananmen Square
It was only the second time Beijing has held a Victory Day parade, the first taking place a decade ago.
The parade – which started at 9am and lasted nearly 90 minutes – was viewed by many as a showcase of China’s growing military strength. But it was also an attempt by Beijing to cement its global leadership status and to show its rising diplomatic clout.
Below are some key takeaways from Wednesday’s parade.
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