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Kim Jong Un will attend a military parade in Beijing on 3 September. The event marks 80 years since Japan's surrender in World War Two. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will also be there. This is Kim's first visit to China in six years. China will show new military weapons and many troops will march in Tiananmen Square. About 26 world leaders are expected to join. The parade shows China's growing influence. South Korea's new president was invited but has not confirmed attendance. The event happens as the US tries to arrange talks to end the war in Ukraine. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 10:44 IST; source: link)