China’s Xi displays military might, global ambitions at elaborate parade

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A display shows China’s President Xi Jinping delivering a speech during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square on Sept. 3, 2025, in Beijing. (Lintao Zhang | Getty Images)HONG KONG — China staged a highly choreographed military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Thousands of goose-stepping soldiers marched through Tiananmen Square, in the heart of Beijing, as Chinese President Xi Jinping looked on from above. Trump, meanwhile, accused Xi, Putin and Kim of conspiring against the United States, taking to social media while the parade was underway. “May President Xi and the wonderful people of China have a great and lasting day of celebration.