China stages military parade to mark 80th anniversary of end of WWII | Highlights
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China staged a grand military parade in Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3) to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Photo: AFP/Pedro Pardo
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An array of foreign leaders was present, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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China's President Xi Jinping inspecting the troops during the military parade.
Photo: Reuters/Tingshu Wang
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Members of the Chinese military band standing ahead of the military parade.
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Members of the Chinese military holding flags during the military parade.
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Chinese female troops marching during the military parade.
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Chinese troops marching during the military parade.
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Chinese troops shouting slogans as they march during the military parade.
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Chinese troops marching during the military parade.
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People waving flags at the military parade.
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People gathering on a street outside the designated area during the military parade.
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Birds were released at the end of the military parade.
Photo: AFP/Greg Baker