China held a historic military parade in Beijing, unveiling advanced weapons like hypersonic missiles and electronic warfare systems. Marking WWII's 80th anniversary, President Xi emphasized peace and modernization, with global leaders attending amid rising geopolitical tensions and military posturing
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will make his multilateral diplomatic debut by attending a military parade in Beijing with Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The visit underscores Pyongyang’s alignment with Moscow and Beijing while signaling cautious positioning vis-à-vis the US and South Korea.
Kim -- along with other officials -- was also pictured unmasked watching a "Mass Games" propaganda display on Sunday, while spectators were seen wearing face coverings.
"For our Party, the life of every one of our people is more precious than anything else, and their good health means the very existence of our Party, state and everything on this land."
