China Unveils Nuclear Triad as Putin and Kim Join Xi in Geopolitical Show of Force

 

Beijing Parade Marks WWII Anniversary with Military Might and Anti-West Symbolism

In a grand military spectacle, China staged its largest military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, sending a strong message to the United States and its allies. The event — featuring thousands of troops, cutting-edge technologies, and the presence of international leaders — highlighted Beijing’s military progress and its strategic determination to challenge the prevailing global order.

Military and diplomatic show of strength

The parade, held on Chang’an Avenue in front of Tiananmen Square, involved around 12,000 soldiers and drew leaders such as Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and others from the Global South. Kim’s attendance symbolized North Korea’s reintegration into major geopolitical dynamics after years of isolation.

Advanced military arsenal

Beijing unveiled its complete nuclear triad for the first time — including DF-5C intercontinental missiles (with a range of up to 20,000 km), road-mobile DF-61 missiles, hypersonic weapons, naval drones, anti-aircraft laser systems, and units specialized in cyber and electronic warfare.

Other notable displays included drone submarines, the “Guam Killer” missile, robotic “wolf” scouts for reconnaissance and mine clearance, and stealth jets and helicopters.

A clear message to the West

Xi Jinping declared China’s “irreversible national rejuvenation” and stressed that the nation “will not be bullied by anyone,” a veiled reference to the U.S. Analysts interpreted the parade as a calculated show of strength aimed at reinforcing Xi’s authority at home and projecting China’s ambition for a multipolar world.

International reactions

Former U.S. President Donald Trump mocked the event on Truth Social, accusing Xi, Putin, and Kim of conspiring against Washington. Beijing dismissed the claims, insisting the gathering was meant to “celebrate peace, remember history, and shape the future,” emphasizing that its partnerships were “not directed against any third party.”

Putin’s presence, meanwhile, was read as a signal to Europe: that Russia still enjoys the backing of powerful allies despite Western sanctions and the ongoing war.

Context and geopolitical implications

The event strengthened the perception of an emerging “Axis of Upheaval” — sometimes referred to as CRINK (China, Russia, India, North Korea). This informal coalition seeks to counter Western dominance. Experts caution, however, that while the parade showcased unity, the alliance remains pragmatic and could be strained by competing interests over time.

For Libia López AIRNEWSR e IMGNEWS