China unveils full land, sea and air nuclear triad for first time at largest ever military parade
By Patrick Reilly
Chinese President Xi Jinping stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un for the first time ever during China’s largest-ever military parade showcasing its nuclear triad.
The trio of dictators stood together smiling in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on Wednesday during China’s massive celebration marking 80 years since Japan’s defeat in World War II. It was a historic show of authoritarian strength and a clear message of deterrence against the United States and its allies in the region.
The stunning power flex included China’s first ever display of its full nuclear triad of weapons, which can be deployed from the land, sea and air — including an upgraded intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of 12,400 miles and other new war tech.
DF-5C nuclear missiles on display at a military parade in Beijing.
7
DF-5C nuclear missiles are seen at the military parade.
REUTERS
Unmanned maritime drones on display at a military parade in Beijing.
7
Members of the People’s Liberation Army stand at the military parade in Beijing, China.
Military parade in Beijing showcasing laser weapons.
7
Laser weapons are seen during the military parade in Beijing, China.
An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Venezuelan narcoterrorist boat strike, Image 2 shows Venezuelan cartel strike, Image 3 shows Venezuelan cartel strike
Dramatic footage shows US strike that obliterated 'drug-carrying boat' off Venezuela, killing 11 Tren de Aragua ‘narcoterrorists’
TikTok influencer and her family found dead, wrapped in plastic inside pickup truck after cartel-style execution
Six candidates from Germany's right-wing AfD party die 13 days apart in lead-up to local elections: reports
“The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable,” Xi said, and his call for the construction of a “world-class” military, CNN reported.
Xi earlier in the week revealed his vision of a new world order at a regional security summit where he called for unity against global “hegemonism and power politics” — a dig at the United States and President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which have strained long-standing alliances.
Military parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
7
Drones are seen on display during a military parade in China.
REUTERS
Trump, meanwhile, took a shot at Xi on Tuesday, asking him to “Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America.”
China’s new torpedo-shaped drones and array of hypersonic triad weapons could pose a threat to the US and its allies’ interests in the region as it asserts greater control over the seas, experts said.
Chinese soldiers marching in Tiananmen Square.
7
Chinese soldiers are seen shouting during the military parade in Beijing, China.
Getty Images
“The combination of the (sea) … drones they have and also the missiles, it will create an area that external navies couldn’t even enter to intervene,” said James Char, a China defense scholar at Singapore’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Also on display was China’s new battle tank, the Type-100, which is equipped with new high-tech systems, including air defenses and reconnaissance drones.
YJ-17 hypersonic missiles on display at a military parade in Tiananmen Square.
7
YJ-17 anti-ship hypersonic missiles are spotted at the military parade.
New aerospace, cyberspace and information support units were also featured in the demonstration, showing China’s efforts to compete in advanced space and electronic warfare.
Four J-20 fighter jets flying in formation.
7
Chinese J-20 fighter planes fly over the military parade in Beijing, China.
Getty Images
Putin and Kim are among the two dozen largely non-Western leaders to attend the event.
After the parade, Putin and Kim held a meeting behind closed doors for more than two hours, in which Putin invited Kim to visit Russia. Putin had earlier thanked North Korean soldiers for joining Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Welcome to Billionaire Club Co LLC, your gateway to a brand-new social media experience! Sign up today and dive into over 10,000 fresh daily articles and videos curated just for your enjoyment. Enjoy the ad free experience, unlimited content interactions, and get that coveted blue check verification—all for just $1 a month!
Account Frozen
Your account is frozen. You can still view content but cannot interact with it.
Please go to your settings to update your account status.
Open Profile Settings