Beijing Under Lockdown as City Prepares for Major Victory Day Parade with Xi Jinping as Focus
BEIJING – Beijing is experiencing significant disruptions to daily life as preparations intensify for a large-scale military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender and China’s victory in World War II. The event, slated to feature President Xi Jinping prominently, has lead to widespread road closures, metro line suspensions, and restrictions on residents and businesses along the parade route.
The parade will take place on Chang’an Street, leading to Tiananmen Square. Residents have been directed to stay away from balconies during rehearsals, which include the sound of tanks moving through the streets.Schools, companies, and hotels situated along the parade path will be closed for the next two days. Transportation throughout the city centre has been largely paralyzed, with even shared and individual bike rentals severely restricted as city workers relocate bicycles away from the parade route.
Reports indicate china may employ weather modification techniques,including the potential dispersal of silver iodide into clouds,to ensure clear skies for the event. This tactic has been used previously during periods of drought. Meteorologists currently predict clear weather, but officials are prioritizing favorable conditions for President Xi Jinping’s appearance.
