Overseeing his third major military parade, Xi Jinping speaks to the nation and assembled world leaders before inspecting the troops.

President Xi Jinping has invited Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un to attend as part of Beijing's showcase of its global power.

Overseeing his third major military parade, Xi Jinping speaks to the nation and assembled world leaders before inspecting the troops.

Overseeing his third major military parade, Xi Jinping speaks to the nation and assembled world leaders before inspecting the troops.

Overseeing his third major military parade, Xi Jinping will speak to the nation and assembled world leaders before inspecting the troops.

Overseeing his third major military parade, Xi Jinping speaks to the nation and assembled world leaders before inspecting the troops.

Overseeing his third major military parade, Xi Jinping speaks to the nation and assembled world leaders before inspecting the troops.

President Xi Jinping delivered an opening speech at the reviewing stand overlooking Tiananmen Square, before reviewing the troops.

Chinese President Xi Jinping laid on a conspicuous show of unity with his Russian and North Korean counterparts, hosting them at a high-profile military parade.