Victor Gao: ‘China has become a very powerful force promoting peace’ | GNT

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Tonight on Global News Today, Tom Burges Watson brings you exclusive analysis from Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, where a historic military spectacle unfolded on September 3, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over the largest Victory Day parade in decades, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II, with over 12,000 troops and advanced weaponry—including hypersonic missiles, underwater drones, laser systems, and a full nuclear-capable triad—on display. What made this event especially momentous was Xi’s first public appearance alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, sending a powerful message of unity among the three states. In his address, Xi framed the moment as a fork in the road for humanity— “the choice between peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, win-win or zero-sum”—an implicit critique of Western, and particularly US, dominance. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump reacted sharply on social media, posting: “Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United States of America.” His comments drew mixed reactions, with some dismissing them as ironic and others seeing them as a warning about US isolation. #China #MilitaryParade #Xi #Putin #KimJongUn #NorthKorea #Russia #Trump #GlobalNewsToday