China WWII 'Victory' Parade Showcases Military Strength

A relentless stream of tanks, ballistic missiles, and goose-stepping soldiers paraded into Beijing's Tiananmen Square on Thursday in a massive display of military strength meant to commemorate the victory over Japan in World War II. Chinese President Xi Jinping used the occasion to announce that over 300,000 troops will be cut from the People's Liberation Army, the world's largest. In a speech kicking off the parade, Xi said the move is a demonstration that China is devoted to...

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