August 31, 2025
When Xi, Putin and Kim Shared the Parade Ground
How China’s September 3 Military Parade Became a Stage for Xi, Putin, and Kim Jong-Un in an Unmissable Global Moment On September 3, 2025, Beijing will host a military parade that feels less like a simple commemoration and more like a message written across the global stage. The date marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Asia, a moment tied to both victory and loss, remembrance and power. But what makes this year’s parade stand out is not just the occasion—it is who will be there. Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-Un will stand