With grand parade, China projects its version of war history, and its place in the world


Chinese servicemen march in formation during a parade in Beijing, on Sept 3, 2025. - Photo: EPA

BEIJING: China grabbed headlines by flaunting its advanced military platforms at a Beijing parade on Wednesday (Sept 3) - only its second such event to commemorate the end of World War II which also ended Japan’s invasion of the country.

Apart from being a show of deterrence and unity, the parade also reveals something else - that Beijing increasingly sees China’s wartime history as crucial in underpinning the country’s credentials as a major international power, as it positions itself as a force for multilateralism and stability.

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