Xi Jinping Emphasizes “No Halt to China’s Renaissance” at 80th Anniversary of World War II End
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed during a massive military parade in Beijing that the Renaissance of China cannot be stopped. From the platform at Tiananmen Square, he called for strengthening international cooperation and rejecting the logic of confrontation, asserting that his country stands alongside history and advances human civilization, while warning against a repetition of the tragedy of World War II.
A Major Diplomatic Platform
Prominent figures attended the celebrations, including Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un, Alexander Lukashenko, and Anwar Ibrahim, providing Beijing with an opportunity to assert its diplomatic strength and bolster its alliances amid rising global tensions.
Show of Military Might
The military parade showcased the latest capabilities of China’s defense industry, including:
- Intercontinental ballistic missiles DF-61 and DF-31BJ, along with JL-3 submarine-launched missiles, capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads.
- Hypersonic anti-ship missiles YJ-19, YJ-20, and YJ-21.
- Type 99B tanks and PHL-16 multiple rocket launch systems, equivalent to American HIMARS capabilities.
Political and Military Context
This parade marks the third of its kind under Xi Jinping’s leadership, following celebrations in 2015 and 2019, reflecting Beijing’s commitment to link military power with the ambitions of the national project for China’s renaissance.
