China organized a massive military parade at Tiananmen Square in central Beijing, the largest in the country’s history, commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in World War II and the defeat of Japan, attended by leaders and heads of state.

The victory day parade began with a flight squadron taking off to protect flags over Tiananmen Square.

The movements of the military units participating in the parade started after Chinese Central Military Commission Chairman Xi Jinping inspected the troops.

The parade featured formations from the People’s Liberation Army’s ground, naval, and air forces, while military aircraft flew over the capital carrying banners with the number 80, symbolizing the 80th anniversary of victory in the war against Japanese aggression. Heavy military equipment was lined up on Chang’an Avenue in preparation for the parade.

A squadron of aircraft flew overhead carrying flags of the Chinese Communist Party, the People’s Republic of China, and the People’s Liberation Army.

This was followed by another air squadron of 26 helicopters forming the numbers 8 and 0, symbolizing the 80th anniversary of victory.

Three helicopters flew carrying banners with the phrases “Victory for Justice,” “Victory for Peace,” and “Victory for the People,” each separately.

For the first time, the parade featured the Air Space Force, Cyber Space Force, and Information Support Force of the People’s Liberation Army.

More than 10,000 soldiers and hundreds of aircraft and military vehicles participated in this major event, showcasing 45 military formations representing traditional and new branches, including Chinese peacekeeping forces operating within United Nations missions.

The People’s Liberation Army presented a display of its traditional and new branches.

The event was attended by 50 representatives and family members of those who contributed to China’s fight in World War II, including representatives from Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada.

During the parade, the People’s Liberation Army showcased unmanned naval combat systems.

These included remotely controlled boats and underwater devices, as well as special mine-laying systems.

Unmanned naval combat vehicles were also displayed, including unmanned boats and underwater vehicles.

The large military parade was held on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people’s victory in the war against Japan and the global fight against fascism, with participation from Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and leaders from 24 other countries.

Source: RT