China to Stage Military Parade Amid Global Conflicts

In a show of force, China is set to hold a military parade this September, commemorating the end of World War II. This event, only the second of its kind, occurs as tensions flare worldwide, including the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.

Parade Details Emerge

The parade will unfold in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3rd. This date marks a decade since the first Victory Day parade conducted by the People’s Liberation Army.

The ceremony will celebrate the 80th anniversary of China’s triumph over Japan and the global defeat of fascism, according to Hu Heping, deputy head of the Communist Party’s publicity department.

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The parade’s objective includes highlighting the Sino-Japanese war’s significance and China’s commitment to the post-WWII international order. In 2024, global military expenditure hit a record $2.44 trillion, illustrating the growing global focus on defense (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute).

Show of Strength

President **Xi Jinping** will deliver a speech during the ceremony. Wu Zeke, deputy head of the PLA’s Joint Staff Department’s warfare bureau, said the parade will demonstrate the military’s combat readiness, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic deterrence.