China’s Victory Day military parade: Who’s attending and why it matters | Military News

China is hosting a major military parade in capital Beijing on Wednesday, marking 80 years since the end of World War II.

In the country’s largest ever military parade, Chinese President Xi Jinping will welcome world leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, presenting China’s military prowess and vision for the future.

Here is what to expect from the parade, and why it is significant.

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The event…