SaralnamaBeijing is gearing up for a massive military parade on 5 Sept 2023. President Xi Jinping will host 26 foreign leaders, including Russia's Putin and North Korea's Kim. The event marks 80 years since Japan's WWII surrender. Over 50,000 guests will watch new weapons and troop formations. The parade aims to show China's military might and boost national pride. Beijing has tight security, with road closures and drone bans. Schools and businesses near the parade route will shut for two days. The event comes after Xi hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, projecting China's global influence. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 12:23 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Beijing is gearing up for a massive military parade on 5 Sept 2023
- President Xi Jinping will host 26 foreign leaders, including Russia 's Putin and North Korea's Kim
- The event marks 80 years since Japan 's WWII surrender