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What Xiangshan’s progress tells us about Chinese power

Armenia’s Defence Minister Suren Papikyan, Cambodia’s Defence Minister Tea Seiha, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, Vietnam’s Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang, and Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov attend Beijing Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, China September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov REFILE - CORRECTING SURNAME FROM "PAPIKYANIN" TO "PAPIKYAN".
Armenia’s Defence Minister Suren Papikyan, Cambodia’s Defence Minister Tea Seiha, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, Vietnam’s Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang, and Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov attend Beijing Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, China September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov REFILE - CORRECTING SURNAME FROM "PAPIKYANIN" TO "PAPIKYAN".

News analysis

Tears, barbs and walkouts at Xiangshan as China and the West spar over history

TOPSHOT - China's Defence Minister Dong Jun speaks at the opening ceremony of the Xiangshan Forum at the Beijing International Convention Center in Beijing on September 18, 2025. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)
TOPSHOT - China's Defence Minister Dong Jun speaks at the opening ceremony of the Xiangshan Forum at the Beijing International Convention Center in Beijing on September 18, 2025. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)

Chan Chun Sing meets top Chinese general Zhang Youxia in Beijing, reaffirms defence ties

Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing called on China's Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission General Zhang Youxia in Beijing on Sept 17.
Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing called on China's Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission General Zhang Youxia in Beijing on Sept 17.

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing kicks off China visit in Guangzhou

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing Inspecting the Guard of Honour on board the Luyang III-class destroyer (Zhanjiang) during his introductory visit to China.
Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing Inspecting the Guard of Honour on board the Luyang III-class destroyer (Zhanjiang) during his introductory visit to China.

China criticises Australia, Canada warships in Taiwan Strait

A Chinese PLA Navy ship (left) is seen with the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane participating in a maritime exercise near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on Sept 3.
A Chinese PLA Navy ship (left) is seen with the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane participating in a maritime exercise near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on Sept 3.

Taiwan does not commemorate peace with guns, says Lai as China rolls out grand parade

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te laying flowers at the memorial tablets of the martyrs of the National Revolution.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te laying flowers at the memorial tablets of the martyrs of the National Revolution.

In Beijing, a parade of power and patriotism evokes pride and belonging

The parade comes as China faces mounting challenges at home, from sluggish economic growth to a weak job market.
The parade comes as China faces mounting challenges at home, from sluggish economic growth to a weak job market.

Commentary

China’s biggest military pageant sends a powerful signal

epa12312077 Soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) rehearse in Beijing for a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War in Beijing China, 20 August 2025. The parade is scheduled to take place on 03 September in the Chinese capital.  EPA/ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES
epa12312077 Soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) rehearse in Beijing for a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War in Beijing China, 20 August 2025. The parade is scheduled to take place on 03 September in the Chinese capital.  EPA/ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES

China’s SCO summit and military parade project unity – and rivalry with the West

Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre) and Indian PM Narendra Modi (left) are among the political heavyweights attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre) and Indian PM Narendra Modi (left) are among the political heavyweights attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

China to stage massive military parade marking WWII surrender of Japan

People take images of a flower installation commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, August 18, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
People take images of a flower installation commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, August 18, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

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