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Who was at China's parade?

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China's parade was attended by over 20 world leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin, North Korea's Kim Jong-un, India's Narendra Modi, and Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa. Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko was also among the invited guests. The event was notable for the joint appearance of Xi Jinping, Putin, and Kim Jong-un.

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  • China is holding a large military parade in Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War II. 13s
  • The parade will feature 25 troop contingents and advanced military equipment, including tanks, jets, drones, and hypersonic missiles. 31s
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  • Security has been heightened in Beijing, with traffic restrictions and preparations underway for weeks. 49s
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China to unveil advanced weapons at Victory Day parade
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Al Jazeera
21 hours ago
China to unveil advanced weapons at Victory Day parade

Several world leaders are expected to attend the military parade, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko.

China's Xi hosts Putin, North Korea's Kim in challenge to West
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Reuters
1 day ago
China's Xi hosts Putin, North Korea's Kim in challenge to West

The three are set to appear together at a massive military parade: Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-un.

China hosts more than 20 world leaders, including Russia and India
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CBS News
1 day ago
China hosts more than 20 world leaders, including Russia and India

Among the guests attending, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended.

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa joins global leaders for Beijing parade
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Africanews
2 days ago
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa joins global leaders for Beijing parade

Over two dozen global leaders attending, including Russia's Vladimir Putin, North Korea's Kim Jong-un, and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

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