Xi Jinping to rival Trump's parade with massive military display in Tiananmen Square this September
Xi Jinping
will review troops and state-of-the-art weapons in an event marking 80 years since the end of World War II.
China declared on June 24 that it would commemorate the end of World War II with a large parade in September. At a news conference, a senior military official announced that President Xi Jinping would preside over the event on September 3 in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, as per a report.
Why is this event significant?
The show is meant to show off the country's growing military power and send a strong message to the rest of the world.
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The announcement on June 24 comes less than ten days after US President Donald Trump celebrated his 79th birthday with the biggest American military parade in decades.
The parade is one of the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the triumph in the World Anti-Fascist War and the
Chinese People's War of Resistance
Against Japanese Aggression.
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Besides showcasing new forms of combat forces, such as unmanned, intelligent equipment, the parade will include marching formations, armored columns, and aerial echelons.
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What will be showcased at the parade?
China's domestically produced and operational military hardware will be on display in a parade in Beijing's Tian'anmen Square on September 3, a military officer told reporters Tuesday, as per a report by English News.
According to Wu Zeke, a senior officer in the Central Military Commission's Joint Staff Department, the marching formations highlight how China's armed forces have been reorganized in the wake of military reforms, displaying the new arrangement of branches and services.
The Chinese military's new model of forces application, joint command, joint operations, and joint support, as well as its capacity for domestic weaponry innovation are reflected in their use of a mix of integrated units and composite formations.
The aerial echelons will demonstrate how China's air combat capabilities have been developed methodically and how quickly its modern fighting power has advanced.
Will world leaders be there?
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the anniversary celebrations, according to the Kremlin, and other world leaders are anticipated as well, as per a report by The Straits Times.
What to expect at the parade?
The parade will include high-tech combat gear, aircraft flypasts, and ground troops marching in formation.
PLA's upcoming parade features new equipment including the Shenyang J-35 and J-20A stealth fighters. These aircraft are expected to fly over Tiananmen Square. Other upgraded warplanes include the Y-20B transport aircraft, YY-20 aerial refuelling tanker, and the KJ-3000 early warning and control aircraft, as per a report by South China Morning Post.
New Types of Drones
• New drones are expected to be unveiled during the parade.
• The two types of sixth-generation fighters under development are unlikely to participate.
Navy's New Ship-borne Aircraft
• The navy's latest ship-borne aircraft, including the J-15T and J-35 fighter jets, are expected to make an appearance.
• The navy's nuclear-capable submarine-based JL-3 ballistic missile and the YJ-21 hypersonic anti-ship missile could also be rolled out.
PLA Rocket Force's New Generation of Strategic Missiles
• The DF-5C intercontinental ballistic missile and the DF-27 hypersonic missile are expected to be showcased.
PLA Ground Force's Drone Warfare Equipment
• The PLA Ground Force is expected to showcase its latest equipment, including robotic dogs, unmanned ground vehicles, and anti-drone systems.
FAQs
When and where is the parade?
The parade will take place on September 3 at Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
Will any other world leaders attend?
Yes, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other world leaders are expected to be present.
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