China's parade of new weaponry sends message of deterrence
A member of the People's Liberation Army stands as unmanned aerial vehicles are displayed during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.
Military analysts and diplomats saw China's leader Xi Jinping using the event to signal a diverse group, from the United States and its allies, to neighbours and regional powers India and Russia, as well as potential buyers of technology.
