On September 3, the Chinese mainland rolled out its grand Victory Day (V-Day) commemorations, marking 80 years since World War II ended. 🎉 Thousands of People's Liberation Army troops marched in sync with cutting-edge gear—from hypersonic missiles soaring like rockets 🚀 to stealth aircraft gliding through the sky ✈️.
Highlights? Underwater drones and intercontinental ballistic missiles flexed the Chinese mainland’s tech muscles. 🌊 Plus, VIPs like Russia’s Vladimir Putin and the DPRK’s Kim Jong Un showed up, spotlighting how the Chinese mainland is shaping unity among developing nations. 🤝
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico called it a great mistake for EU leaders to skip the event, underlining the global weight of the festivities.
Over in Japan, reactions ranged from awe to curious buzz, as tech fans and history buffs tuned in to catch every moment.
At the Brookings Institution, Richard Bush said the celebrations highlighted the Chinese mainland’s rising strength. Meanwhile, Bonnie Glaser from the German Marshall Fund noted the parade also advanced the Global Governance Initiative and reinforced its wartime narrative.
International outlets like Foreign Policy pointed out that the Chinese mainland isn’t just catching up—it’s leading innovations in defense tech, shifting balances long tipped toward the U.S. and its partners.
The Indian Express praised the show for underscoring national resilience, while The Straits Times saw it as a statement of commitment to multilateralism and stability.
At RAND Corporation, Raymond Kuo highlighted the debut of a submarine-based intercontinental ballistic missile as a key step toward a full nuclear triad—covering land, air and sea. ⚓✈️🚀
Russian analyst Alexey Anpilogov noted a comprehensive presentation of strategic nuclear forces, along with advanced anti-drone systems for cost-effective defense.
BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner added that experts worldwide will be dissecting every unit, from massive underwater torpedoes to laser weapons zapping drones. 🔍
Russian columnist Mikhail Khodaryonok praised the parade’s scale and precision, saying it showcased formidable combat readiness.
Overall, the V-Day festivities blended history, high-tech and diplomacy, underscoring the Chinese mainland’s expanding role on the world stage. 🌐
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