Global leaders at parade
Beijing on Wednesday held a grand military parade to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War II. It saw the participation of global leaders including North Korean premier Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP image)
Military parade in Beijing
The military parade was held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing. (AP image)
Parade with tight security
Barriers kept the public at a distance, and shops along the parade route remained closed until the event ended. The China flag was hoisted during the event. (AP image)
President Xi in Limousine
Chinese President Xi Jinping rode in an open-top black limousine, reviewing thousands of troops and new military hardware along Beijing’s Avenue of Eternal Peace. (AP image)
Missiles and jets displayed
Beijing’s parade features its most recent missiles, fighter jets, and high-tech weaponry, with several showcased publicly for the first time. (AP image)
Kim Jong Un in China
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited China for the first time in six years, marking his debut at a major multilateral event with other world leaders since assuming power in late 2011. (AP image)
Veterans take part in Parade
The parade included participation from war veterans. Yang Huafeng, a 92-year-old Chinese army veteran, was helped during the event. (AP image