Beijing’s Victory Day Spectacle: A Show of Strength—and a Spotlight on Trump’s absense

Beijing’s Victory Day Spectacle: A Show of Strength—and a Spotlight on Trump’s absense
Today, September 3, 2025, Beijing held a grand military parade, its largest ever, celebrating the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end. Xi Jinping stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un in a highly symbolic
display of power and partnership. Around two dozen world leaders attended, underscoring China’s expanding global alliances.
As cutting-edge missiles, drones, and hypersonic weapons roared past Tiananmen Square, Trump’s absence resonated loudly. And his cryptic ‘send my regards’ message only added fuel to the fire. This wasn’t just remembrance, it was a vivid geopolitical statement.