The Brief China has showcased its military power in a parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un attended, as well as Kim Jong Un’s daughter. China showcased its military power Wednesday in a parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. China's liquid-fueled intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles DongFeng-5C, which have a global strike range, pass through Tian'anmen Square during the V-Day military parade on September 3, 2025 in Beijing, China. The hero units' banner formation and armament formations march through Tian'anmen Square during a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025.