Xi Jinping told the world to choose “war or peace,” standing with Putin and Kim Jong Un at a military parade.
The parade showed China’s new weapons and growing power. It also sent a message that China wants to lead and shape a new world order — CNN. 1/
The parade showed China’s new weapons and growing power. It also sent a message that China wants to lead and shape a new world order — CNN. 1/
At the parade, Xi said war comes from “Cold War mentality” and “bullying practices”. Days earlier, he launched a “global governance” plan to shift power to the Global South, weaken US influence, and prioritize state goals over human rights. 2/
The parade displayed hypersonic missiles, nuclear weapons, drones and lasers, showing China’s offensive power.
Analysts note this despite claims of a defensive military. Xi’s “peace or war” speech alongside Putin and Kim, both linked to war and nukes, drew concern. 3/
Analysts note this despite claims of a defensive military. Xi’s “peace or war” speech alongside Putin and Kim, both linked to war and nukes, drew concern. 3/
China, Russia, North Korea are deepening ties against the US-led order, increasing trade and military cooperation. China’s actions in the South China Sea and toward Taiwan push US allies closer to Washington. China’s nationalism may distract from domestic economic problems. 4/
Tong Zhao of Carnegie says the parade boosts nationalism to strengthen China’s long-term rivalry with Washington.
Retired Colonel Zhou asks how China can prove its “world-class military” without combat.
China’s actions and alliances point to two emerging global camps. 5X
Retired Colonel Zhou asks how China can prove its “world-class military” without combat.
China’s actions and alliances point to two emerging global camps. 5X
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