China marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a grand military parade in Beijing, attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed the country’s “peaceful development” and declared China “unstoppable” in its national rejuvenation. Xi emphasised humanity’s choice between peace and war, urging nations to build a shared future, while also calling on the PLA to become a world-class force safeguarding sovereignty. President Donald Trump reacted sharply on Truth Social, posting that the event was a “show of military might meant to intimidate the world” and warning that Beijing’s display revealed its “true intentions.” Watch Xi Jinping's full speech here.