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News--Big Victory Parade in Beijing
On 3 September, China held a huge military parade in central Beijing to celebrate 80 years
since its victory in the war against Japan and in World War II. President Xi Jinping opened the
event. Standing next to him were Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korea’s leader Kim
Jong-un, and more than twenty other heads of state. Families of foreign helpers from Russia,
the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Canada also came to watch.
Xi spoke to the crowd from Tiananmen Rostrum. He said China will always follow a path of
peace and asked every country to work together for a safer world. He also told the Chinese
army to “protect the nation and help keep world peace.”
The parade showed the power of today’s People’s Liberation Army. Over 12 000 soldiers
marched in perfect order. More than 100 aircraft flew above Chang’an Avenue in clear
formations. People on the ground saw J-20 stealth fighters, powerful J-16 fighters, and the
huge Y-20 transport plane. Helicopters formed the number “75” in the sky to mark the
earlier anniversary.
On the ground, new Chinese-made weapons rolled past the crowd for the first time:
DF-17 hypersonic missiles – they fly faster than sound and can change direction in flight.
DF-5C intercontinental missile – a long-range nuclear missile that can reach any place on
Earth.
JL-3 submarine-launched missile – fired from hidden submarines deep in the ocean.
Drone-jamming trucks – they can block enemy drones from flying.
Laser and directed-energy vehicles – they use light or energy beams to stop small targets.
All of these weapons were designed and built in China and are now in active service.
People in the crowd felt proud. John Lee, leader of Hong Kong, wrote on social media,
“These new weapons show that China can keep its people safe and help keep the world
stable.” Young visitors from Macao said the parade gave them hope for a peaceful future
built on strong national defense.
Sample (7.0)-I’d like to describe the military parade that Beijing held on the third of September to
commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Anti-Japanese War. I watched it live
on television at my university dormitory with several classmates.
The parade took place along Chang’an Avenue, right in the heart of the capital. From early
morning the avenue was lined with red flags, and the atmosphere felt both festive and
solemn. President Xi Jinping opened the event with a brief but powerful speech in which he
underscored China’s commitment to peaceful development while showcasing its
determination to safeguard national sovereignty.
What struck me most was the sheer scale of the display. Over twelve thousand impeccably
drilled soldiers marched past Tiananmen Rostrum, accompanied by more than a hundred
domestically-developed aircraft, including J-20 stealth fighters and the colossal Y-20
transport plane. On the ground, cutting-edge hardware such as DF-17 hypersonic missiles
and the formidable DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missile rolled by. These weapons are not
only state-of-the-art but also symbolise how far China’s defence industry has progressed in
recent decades.
As a student majoring in engineering, I found the technological aspect awe-inspiring. Seeing
the drone-jamming systems and directed-energy vehicles up close—even if only through a
screen—gave me a profound sense of national pride and reminded me that scientific
innovation can serve as both a deterrent and a guardian of peace.
Overall, the event impressed me because it seamlessly combined historical remembrance
with a confident look towards the future, and it sent a clear message to the world: China is
ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with other nations to build a more stable and
prosperous global community.