China Marks The 80th Anniversary Of The End Of World War II And Victory Over Japan

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 03: Balloons and doves are released into the air during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square on September 03, 2025, in Beijing, China. China's Victory Day military parade serves as a powerful display of national pride and military power. This year's parade carries heightened geopolitical weight with the attendance of leaders like Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and Masoud Pezeshkian, underlining China's diplomatic alliances as it presents itself as an alternative global leader. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)