5 Pics: China Flexes Military Muscle in Grand Parade

A huge ceremony was conducted to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing.

  • Chinese troops march during a military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
    Chinese troops march during a military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
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  • Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he reviews troops from a car during a military parade.
    Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he reviews troops from a car during a military parade.
  • Soldiers march in a military parade, to mark the 70th anniversary of World War II.
    Soldiers march in a military parade, to mark the 70th anniversary of World War II.
  • Chinese soldiers stand in their Type 99A battle tanks while participating in a military parade at Tiananmen Square.
    Chinese soldiers stand in their Type 99A battle tanks while participating in a military parade at Tiananmen Square.
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  • Soldiers march in a military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing to mark the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II.
    Soldiers march in a military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing to mark the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II.