China unveils new weapons in military parade

World leaders from 26 countries attended the huge military parade in Beijing including President Putin of Russia and the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un; but none from a major western country. The parade was to mark 80 years since the defeat of Japan in World War Two. We speak to our regional experts and to our security anlayst about what new weapons on show said about China's military strength.

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(Photo: Military parade marks 80th anniversary of the endof the Sino-Japanese War in Beijing, China - 03 Sep 2025. Credit: ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES/EPA/Shutterstock)