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Chinese, Russian and North Korean leaders meet in Beijing

Rik Glauert
September 2, 2025

China is holding a massive military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. President Xi Jinping has invited selected international allies to attend — in what is largely understood to be a signal to the world.

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China's President Xi Jinping hosts a high-profile WWII anniversary parade, joined by Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un. The event signals a united front against Western dominance, with China positioning itself as a global powerbroker. As Putin faces sanctions and Kim seeks legitimacy, their presence in Beijing underscores Xi's vision for a new world order.

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