China will host its “greatest” navy parade for “Victory Day” on Wednesday. Here is what to know.

China is ready to host what it says might be its greatest navy parade for Victory Day on Wednesday, showcasing the nation’s rising navy energy whereas commemorating Japan’s give up on the finish of World Warfare II.

Greater than two dozen world leaders are anticipated to attend the parade as China shows a few of its latest and most superior weapons. Rehearsals have been underway for weeks, and safety within the sprawling Chinese language capital of Beijing has been additional tight. 

Right here is what to anticipate from China’s navy parade.

When is China’s navy parade? 

The parade is ready to start on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 9 a.m. EST, or 1 p.m. GMT, in response to state information company Xinhua. The parade might be held in central Beijing in Tiananmen Sq., continuing down Chang’an Avenue, which interprets to “Everlasting Peace.”

Who’s attending China’s navy parade?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean chief Kim Jong-un are among the many dignitaries anticipated to attend the parade. Will probably be the primary time Kim, Chinese language President Xi Jinping and Putin will seem collectively. The trio has has been dubbed an “Axis of Upheaval” by some Western analysts.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the chief of Myanmar’s ruling navy junta, President Min Aung Hlaing, can even be attending, in response to China’s Ministry of International Affairs.

In whole, the parade might be attended by 26 totally different international leaders and an estimated 50,000 spectators.

Why is the parade being held and what’s going to it characteristic?

“Victory Day” marks the eightieth anniversary of Imperial Japan’s give up on the shut of World Warfare II. In 2014, China set Sept. 3 as Victory Day.

The parade might be Xi’s third navy parade since coming to energy in 2012.

The 70-minute parade will show China’s rising navy may and latest {hardware}, together with hypersonic weapons, nuclear-capable missiles, fighter jets and underwater drones. Xi can also be anticipated to present a speech.

Anna Coren

contributed to this report.