Chinese President Xi Jinping, who also serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, will review troops at the upcoming military parade in Beijing, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Wu Zeke, a senior officer from the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission, announced at a press briefing that the parade will be held on September 3 along Chang’an Avenue to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
The parade will feature 45 formations and echelons, including airborne flag guards, foot soldiers, battle flag contingents, armament displays, and aerial flyovers. The grand event is expected to last about 70 minutes, with troops and military hardware passing through or flying over Tian’anmen Square in carefully organised sequences.
According to Wu, preparations for the parade have been largely completed, ensuring smooth execution of the commemorative event.
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