Beijing’s most ambitious military parade in decades will do more than honour the past. It is a gesture to rivals and a boost for its legitimacy.
The parade, held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, comes at a time when China is seeking to expand its geopolitical influence.
On Sept 3, much of Beijing will come to a standstill when China stages what is expected to be the
largest military parade
in its modern history.
It is orchestrating a performance of military scale and precision, diplomatic significance, and ideological storytelling, carefully calibrated for both a global audience increasingly wary of its ambitions and its citizens as it aims to stir nationalistic pride and provide some relief and distraction from its economic woes.