'Trump's out, Xi's in': BBC correspondents react to China's military parade
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a military parade in Beijing to mark 80 years since China’s victory over Japan in World War Two. The event showcased new military technologies and emphasized China’s global influence, especially in contrast to the United States.Key Facts
- Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a military parade in Beijing.
- The parade marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War Two.
- New military technologies, such as missiles and drones, were showcased.
- Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un appeared together in public for the first time.
- The event was meant to highlight China’s growing military power and global influence.
- The parade demonstrated China’s ambition to be a major world power alongside or in contrast to the U.S.
- Donald Trump commented that the event signaled a challenge to the United States.
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