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China Celebrates WWII Victory with Global Leaders' Support

9/6/2025

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China marked the 80th anniversary of its WWII victory on September 3, 2025, with a military parade in Tiananmen Square, attended by 26 foreign leaders.
Leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Prabowo Subianto, hailed the event as a testament to China's strength in global security.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the lack of EU representatives, emphasizing Xi Jinping's peace versus war message.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim viewed the parade as a stand against tyranny, while Yukio Hatoyama reflected on Japan's historical lessons.

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China marked the 80th anniversary of its WWII victory on September 3, 2025, with a military parade in Tiananmen Square, attended by 26 foreign leaders.
Leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Prabowo Subianto, hailed the event as a testament to China's strength in global security.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the lack of EU representatives, emphasizing Xi Jinping's peace versus war message.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim viewed the parade as a stand against tyranny, while Yukio Hatoyama reflected on Japan's historical lessons.