The Beijing It did not only make a magnificent military parade on Wednesday (02.09.2025), presented – or better displayed – his new state -of -the -art arsenal, in a “show” carefully choreographed by the Chinese President himself Si Jingunder the look of the whole planet.
Against the backdrop of Beijing Central Avenue – “Avenue of Eternal Peace” China sent a clear message: Si Jing’s vision for a new world class with Beijing in the spotlight will be supported by high -tech weapon systemswhich in many cases seem to overcome its opponents.
Although the eyes turned to the new intercontinental ballistic missiles, such as the DF-61-a new intercontinental ballistic missile presented as capable of carrying nuclear heads at far distances, reaching the United States-many analysts as ” They are placed on trucks or ships, capable of neutralizing enemy aircraft or rockets.
If they are already in service in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), they can be a serious obstacle to any opponent seeking to limit Chinese military mobility in the region.
With the backdrop of tens of thousands of soldiers and the presence of 26 foreign leaders, the Chinese president talked about one China’s “unstoppable” rise that “will never be intimidated by anyone”.
And he wasn’t alone in that. He had on his side, two leaders symbolizing a challenge to the West: The Russian President Vladimir Putin and the North Korean Kim Jong Un. For the first time, the three appear together publicly, creating the image of a new, informal “axis” towards American hegemony.
The parade presented an impressive volume of military material, From rockets with ultrasonic slip vehicles (HGVs) to advanced drones for dry, sea and air. A special sense caused the New laser weapon systems, Both for naval defense and in terms of land protection.
These belong to the category of “directed energy weapons” and promise to change the battlefield, as they can neutralize targets through heat or interfering with electronic systems at a minimum cost.
China’s industrial power
Apart from the spectacular spectacle, the message is clear: China now has the capacity to manufacture and develop advanced weapon systems on a mass scale. Something reminiscent of US industrial dynamics in World War II. As Australia’s Institute of Strategic Policy points out, Beijing can not only technologically innovate but also produce much larger numbers than the West.
According to an analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), China has increased its defense spending thirteen times over the last thirty years, significantly reducing the US gap.
Peripherally, its superiority is overwhelming: it spends five times more than Japan and seven times more than South Korea. At sea, China is expected to have by 2030 by almost 50% more warships than the US.
Chinese troops have assembled on Chang’an Avenue, Beijing, for the military parade 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. Video: CCTV pic.twitter.com/ounsI3y2FC
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) September 3, 2025
However, according to CNN, as military analysts point out, China still lacks experience in large -scale wars.
Her last substantial involvement was the 1979, in the war with Vietnam. In contrast, the US has a proven history of high intensity military operations. In addition, the People’s Liberation Army has not yet presented bombers compared to American b-2while The next generation, the B-21, is already preparing in the US.
Military analysts and diplomats conclude that China’s leader Xi Jinping addressed the parade a message with multiple recipients – the US and their allies, China’s neighbors, plus the regional forces of India and Russia and Russia.
The strong political messages of the parade
Despite doubts about the operational capacity of new weapons, the parade in Beijing confirmed the speed at which China closes the US gap.
As a retired Australian general noted, the US remains the strongest military force, but the difference with Beijing decreases as ever.
Beijing wanted to show more than weapons systems: he wanted to show that he is ready to support Si Jing’s vision for a world where China is not just a player but a protagonist.
Information from CNN