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Kim, Putin, Xi Unite at Beijing Military Parade

8/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Kim Jong Un will join Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at a military parade in Beijing on September 3.
The event commemorates the 80th anniversary of China's victory over Japan and will feature advanced military equipment.
Most Western leaders, including Japan, are absent due to tensions over the Ukraine war.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has been invited but has not confirmed his attendance.

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Historical Context

The Korean War (1950-1953) solidified the military alliance between China and North Korea, with China deploying around 1.3 million troops to aid North Korea against UN forces. Kim Jong Un's recent visit to China for a military parade reflects this enduring partnership, as both nations, alongside Russia, navigate Western sanctions and geopolitical tensions, potentially reshaping East Asia's power dynamics.

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Story summary

Kim Jong Un will join Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at a military parade in Beijing on September 3.
The event commemorates the 80th anniversary of China's victory over Japan and will feature advanced military equipment.
Most Western leaders, including Japan, are absent due to tensions over the Ukraine war.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has been invited but has not confirmed his attendance.

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