Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended China's largest-ever military parade in Beijing on September 2, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. The event featured a major display of military strength and included speeches and troop inspections by Xi. The gathering drew international attention amid concerns over the collaboration of these three nations, especially regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine and North Korea's alleged support to Russia. Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the parade, accusing Xi of conspiring against the United States and highlighting America's sacrifices during WWII to aid China. The parade symbolized both historical commemoration and contemporary geopolitical tensions involving China, Russia, and North Korea. (Updated 3 Sep 2025, 08:24 IST; source: link)
