Hey amigos 🌟, on September 3 the Chinese mainland rolled out a massive V-Day parade to mark 80 years since World War II ended. Imagine thousands of People's Liberation Army troops, hypersonic missiles 🚀, stealth jets, underwater drones, and intercontinental ballistic missiles all on display! It was a real-life action movie scene.
World leaders including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and the DPRK’s Kim Jong Un joined the crowd, underlining Beijing’s push for unity among developing nations. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico couldn’t believe it was snubbed by EU heads of state, calling their absence a “great mistake.” Even Japan watched with a mix of awe and curiosity.
Observers in the United States saw the parade as a signal that “the Chinese mainland is getting stronger and stronger.” Experts from think-tanks like Brookings and the German Marshall Fund noted how this show of force also pushed China’s Global Governance Initiative and wartime story.
Major media outlets highlighted China’s homegrown weaponry. Foreign Policy said China has moved from catching up to leading in areas like laser-based anti-drone defenses. Raymond Kuo from Rand pointed out the debut of a submarine-launched intercontinental missile, marking progress toward a full nuclear “triad” on land, sea, and air.
Some Western analysts watched warily, wondering what this growing power means for the future. But China experts stress the event was mainly about remembrance and peace. As one Russian columnist put it, China’s mantra is “peace and diplomacy over conflict and division.”
In the end, this V-Day parade wasn’t just about military might 🎉. It was a reminder of history’s lessons, China’s rising role on the world stage, and the message that cooperation beats confrontation. For young global citizens, it’s clear: the narrative of power is changing, and the world is watching.
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cgtn.com
