World War II
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China shows off drones, missiles and other hardware in WWII victory parade
In one notable upgrade to China’s military technology, the DF-5C intercontinental ballistic missile was unveiled during Wednesday’s events. The colossal…
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At China’s WWII parade, Xi says humanity faces choice between peace and war, vows commitment to shared future
BEIJING: China staged a grand military parade in Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3) morning to mark the 80th anniversary of…
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At China’s WWII parade, Xi says humanity faces choice between peace and war, vows commitment to shared future
BEIJING: China staged a grand military parade in Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3) morning to mark the 80th anniversary of…
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Indonesian President Prabowo visits China for WWII parade amid deadly protests at home
The rallies have become smaller in recent days after the lawmaker perks were revoked and the military was deployed to…
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Missiles, drones, lasers: New weapons expected at Beijing military parade
BEIJING: China will showcase a range of new weapons during a vast military parade on Wednesday (Sep 3), in a…
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Taiwan flags huge cost of China’s military parade in growing war of words
TAIPEI: Taiwan accused China on Monday (Sep 1) of squandering the equivalent of 2 per cent of its entire defence…
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Taiwan’s denial of communist role in World War II is ‘blasphemy’, China says
BEIJING: China said on Wednesday (Aug 27) Taiwan was “blaspheming” the sacrifices of those who died fighting Japan in World…
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Taiwan, China battle it out in competing World War II narratives
TAIPEI: Veteran Pan Cheng-fa says he clearly remembers fighting for China against the Japanese in World War II, but gets…
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China’s WWII parade to cast spotlight on military hardware, but why is the guest list of interest too?
This year, the optics are still weighty – the Sino-US rivalry is sharper and the PLA faces heightened scrutiny –…
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China to show off massive troops, high-tech weapons at WWII parade
BEIJING: China will stage a massive military parade next month in the heart of Beijing to commemorate 80 years since the…
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